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The Siege of Samarkand 1868: Russia's Conquest of the Heart of Central Asia
In 1868, Russian forces under General Konstantin Kaufman laid siege to Samarkand, the ancient capital of Timur's empire. This episode traces the city's fall during the Russian conquest of Central Asia, focusing on the dramatic defense by its Uzbek garrison and the aftermath that reshaped the region. We explore the roles of Kaufman, Emir Muzaffar of Bukhara, and the local resistance, as well as the siege's impact on Samarkand's monuments and its transformation into a Russian colonial city. The conversation also touches on the broader context of the Great Game, the decline…
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