THE CONQUEST OF TASHKENT BY GENERAL CHERNYAYEV

Abstract

This article examines the conquest of Tashkent by the Russian imperial commander General Chernyayev in 1865 and analyzes the military and political processes that accompanied this event. The study highlights the strategic importance of Tashkent within the Kokand Khanate and considers the preparatory stages of the Russian campaign, including the capture of the Niyazbek Fortress, the disruption of the city’s water supply, and the use of local collaborators and intelligence networks. Particular attention is given to the military actions, the role of Alimquli Amir-lashkar, and the participation of the local population in the defense of the city.