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Khanate of Khiva
Also known as Khwarazm
The Khanate of Khiva was an Uzbek state in the historical region of Khwarazm, south of the Aral Sea. It moved its capital from Urgench to Khiva around 1598, and its economy depended on irrigated oases and caravan trade. It became a Russian protectorate in 1873 and was abolished in 1920.
Key facts
| Dates | 1511 – 1920 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Iran & Central Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Konye-Urgench, Khiva |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
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