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History · Uzbekistan

The history of the 8 Turkic states, each under its own flag: states, battles and turning points.

HistoryTimurid Empire (1370-1507)The empire founded by Amir Timur that made Samarkand a world centre of culture, known for the Timurid Renaissance.Read more →
HistoryThe khanates of Bukhara, Khiva and KokandUzbek states that ruled Transoxiana from the 16th to the 19th century until conquered by the Russian Empire.Read more →
HistoryThe Jadids: reformers of TurkestanReform-minded intellectuals of the late 19th and early 20th centuries who founded new-method schools, newspapers and theatre.Read more →
HistoryIndependence of Uzbekistan (1991)Uzbekistan declared independence on 31 August 1991; Independence Day is celebrated on 1 September.Read more →