POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE KOKAND KHANATE

Abstract

The article discusses the emergence of the Kokand Khanate, its internal and foreign policies, political crises in the country and other issues. The authors made an attempt to reveal the essence of the problem, using the works of domestic and foreign scientists, as well as historical sources. It describes in detail the main reasons for political instability in the country and the aggressive policies of other states. In the second half of the 18th century, the formation of a unified state contributed to political, socio-economic and cultural development. In the 19th century . The Kokand Khanate gradually became the largest geopolitical force in the region, and East Turkestan also found itself in its sphere of influence. The Kokand Khanate played an important role in international relations. His control over the Great Silk Road connecting East and West had a huge impact on trade and economic development. But internal strife in the khanate, the struggle for power, the influence of external forces and other factors gradually weakened the state and prevented its independent existence.