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Russian Conquest of Central Asia

1839 CE – 1895 CE

Russia systematically conquered the Central Asian khanates in a 'Great Game' expansion that brought the ancient Silk Road cities under Tsarist control and alarmed the British Empire.

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Russian Conquest of Central Asia

1839 CE – 1895 CE

Russia systematically conquered the Central Asian khanates in a 'Great Game' expansion that brought the ancient Silk Road cities under Tsarist control and alarmed the British Empire.

Standing in 1839 CE

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Egypt Polity · Middle East 3000 BCE – 2026 CE Persia Polity · Middle East 400 CE – 1914 CE central Asian khanates Polity 1530 CE – 1900 CE Grand Canyon Landmark · Americas 3000 BCE – still standing Great Barrier Reef Landmark · Oceania 3000 BCE – still standing Plitvice Lakes Landmark · Europe 3000 BCE – still standing

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