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The Kokand Khanate: Central Asia's Last Independent Khanate
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the rise and fall of the Kokand Khanate, the last independent Central Asian state before the Russian conquest. They trace its origins from a breakaway fragment of the Bukharan Emirate in the early 18th century to its peak under Alim Khan and Umarkhan, when it controlled a vast territory from the Ferghana Valley to Tashkent. The conversation delves into Kokand's unique blend of Uzbek and Tajik cultures, its patronage of poetry and Islamic learning, and the strategic role of the city of Kokand as a Silk Road hub. They also cover the khanate's…
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