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The Manghits of Bukhara: How a Dynasty Outlasted Empires
The Emirate of Bukhara was one of the longest-lasting independent states in Central Asia, ruled by the Manghit dynasty for over 200 years. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the Manghits rose from tribal leaders to absolute monarchs, skillfully playing off the decline of the Khanate of Bukhara, the rise of the Russian Empire, and the chaos of the Great Game. We dive into the reign of Emir Nasrullah, known as 'the Butcher,' who executed his own brothers to secure power and faced down British spies. We follow the dynasty's survival through the Russian conquest, the Jadid…
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