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The Silk Road's Forgotten Queens: Women of Power in Central Asia
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna uncover the overlooked stories of Central Asia's formidable women rulers—from the Sogdian queen Nana to the Timurid princess Gawhar Shad, whose architectural legacy still graces Herat. They explore the steppe tradition of female regents, the rise of the Qarakhanid queen Terken Khatun (who briefly ruled a vast empire), and the surprising political influence of women in the harem politics of Bukhara and Khiva. Along the way, they debunk myths about 'hidden' women and reveal how these figures shaped diplomacy, warfare, and culture…
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