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The Russian Conquest of Tashkent and the Fall of the Khanates
In this episode of The Story of Uzbekistan, Lucas and Luna explore the pivotal moment when the Russian Empire turned its gaze to Central Asia. They discuss the fall of the Khanate of Kokand in the 1860s, the siege of Tashkent led by General Mikhail Chernyayev in 1865, and the subsequent establishment of Russian Turkestan. The episode delves into the motivations behind Russian expansion, the strategic importance of the Syr Darya line, and the resistance of local leaders like Alimqul. Lucas also explains the administrative changes under Governor-General Konstantin von Kaufman and the impact on…
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