Russian capture of Tashkent

Period

1865

Region

Central Asia

Place

타슈켄트

Category

War

The siege of Tashkent was the last major battle between the Khanate of Kokand and the Russian Empire during the Russo-Kokand War. During the battle, Alimqul, the de-facto leader of Kokand was killed. In the aftermath of the battle, the khanate was greatly weakened. The Russian Empire would annex the city, strengthening its position in Central Asia and facilitating its later conquest of Bukhara.

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Earlier and later events nearby

1. 1465Founding of the Kazakh Khanate
2. 1501Shaybanids found the Khanate of Bukhara
3. 1839–1895Russian conquest of Central Asia
4. 1865Russian capture of TashkentThis page
5. 1992–1997Tajikistani Civil War

Who ruled this land

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