ECONOMIC RELATIONS IN THE BUKHARA EMIRATE IN THE 19TH CENTURY
Keywords:
Bukhara Emirate, Trade, Silk Road, AgricultureAbstract
This study explores the economic relations of the Bukhara Emirate during the 19th century, a pivotal period marked by significant trade, agricultural development, and geopolitical shifts. Situated along the Silk Road, Bukhara emerged as a vital trading hub, facilitating the exchange of goods such as textiles and agricultural products. The emirate's economy relied heavily on agriculture, supported by advanced irrigation techniques, although taxation policies often placed a burden on farmers. External influences, particularly from the Russian Empire and Britain, reshaped trade dynamics and introduced new challenges, while internal political instability disrupted economic growth. Through a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates primary sources, historical analyses, and quantitative data, this study provides a nuanced understanding of Bukhara's economic landscape, highlighting the interplay of prosperity and vulnerability that defined its relations in a rapidly changing Central Asian context.
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