The Russian Conquest of Tashkent: 1865 Siege and Aftermath

In 1865, a small Russian force under General Mikhail Chernyayev captured the ancient city of Tashkent, a moment that reshaped Central Asia. This episode digs into the siege itself — Chernyayev's risky night assault, the betrayal by a local khan, and the brutal aftermath that saw Tashkent become the capital of Russian Turkestan. We explore how the conquest opened the door for cotton monoculture, railway expansion, and the Jadid reform movement that later challenged both tsarist and Soviet rule. The battle for Tashkent wasn't just a military event; it was the pivot point that ended the independence of the khanates and set Uzbekistan on a path to the 20th century.

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