In the ninth and tenth centuries, with the decline of the caliphate, Middle Asia was part of the Taharid state and then of the Samanid state, whose capital was at Bukhara. The formation of the Tadzhik nationality was completed at this time. In the period from the late tenth to the 12th...
bringing Russia's frontier to Iran's northeastern borders and severing historic Iranian ties to the cities of Bukhara and Samarqand. Several trade concessions by the Iranian government put economic affairs largely under British control. By the late 19th century, many Iranians believed that their rule...
From the 16th to the 20th centuries, Shakhrisabz was under the rule of the Bukhara Khanate and Emirate. During the Soviet era, it was a part of the Uzbek SSR, and in 1991, it became a component of independent Uzbekistan. Shakhrisabz Sights & Attractions TheAk-Saray Palaceruins stand as...
The entire center of the old city is filled with ancient buildings, mosques, madrassas, and bazaars.Turquoise domes dominate the skyline Huge turquoise domes glisten in the sunshine and dominate the skyline of Bukhara.It truly is a special and very memorable sight to behold....
The Ilkhanid Mongols adopted the Muslim view of the Turks, which was also shared by the Mongol successors in post-Mongol Central Asia. 可以说,蒙古帝国时期及其解体后中亚“突厥“概念/认同最与众不同的性质在于,这一概念/认同涵盖对蒙古帝国/(公元13世纪的)蒙古草原各部的认同。基于穆斯林世界用“突厥...
one belonging to the khanate of Khiva and the other belonging to the khanate of Bukhara. In 1868, the khanate of Khiva was made part of the Russian Empire and Turkmenia became known as the Transcaspia Region of Russian Turkistan. Turkmenistan was later formed out of the Turkistan Autonomous ...
In IX century Tajikistan became a state Tahiridov part, then has undergone to Genghis Khan invasion, and in XIV century has entered into empire Temura. In the beginning of a XIX-th century the territory of Tajikistan has been divided between Bukhara emirate and Kokandsky khanate, and after so...
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Ghazni played a centre role politically and culturally in Islamic civilization. Until then unknown and insignificant, it became one of the most brilliant capitals of the Islamic world. The Ghaznavids carried the Central Asian architectural style to the eastern part of their empire. In Bukhara, Mer...
trains from Tashkent, Andijan, Samarkand, Navoi, Bukhara, and Termez reach Khiva. Driving from Urgench is quick, but the unique trolleybus route between Urgench and Khiva offers a more intriguing journey. Furthermore, it's possible to travel from the Turkmen city of Dashoguz, 70 kilometers away...