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The Khiva Slave Market: Central Asia's Lasting Scourge
In this episode of The Story of Uzbekistan, Lucas and Luna explore the dark history of the Khiva slave market, one of Central Asia's largest and most enduring human trafficking hubs. From the 18th to the early 20th century, the Khanate of Khiva operated a massive slave trade, capturing Persians, Russians, and steppe nomads through raids and levying tribute. We trace the market's rise under Inaq and Qungrat rulers, its connection to the Bukharan and Turkmen slave trades, and the brutal conditions inside Khiva's slave pens. We also discuss the Russian Empire's military…
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