Abd al-Ahad Khan and the Russian Protectorate of Bukhara

In this episode of The Story of Uzbekistan, Lucas and Luna explore the curious reign of Abd al-Ahad Khan, the Emir of Bukhara who ruled under Russian protectorate from 1885 to 1910. They discuss how Abd al-Ahad navigated the Great Game, maintained Bukhara's internal autonomy while deferring to St. Petersburg, and even traveled to Russia for the coronation of Nicholas II. The episode delves into his reforms, his controversial relationship with the Jadidist movement, and the paradox of a ruler who modernized infrastructure—like building the Trans-Caspian railway through Bukhara—while preserving autocratic power. The conversation also touches on his son Alim Khan, the last Emir, and the seeds of the 1920 revolution.

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