Which state became a Russian protectorate in 1868 after the Russian capture of Samarkand?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Emirate of Bukhara, while the emir kept internal rule
- Step 1: Russia took Samarkand in 1868. Step 2. The emir signed a treaty accepting protectorate status. Answer: The Emirate of Bukhara. Why not the others: Khiva followed in 1873 and Kokand was abolished in 1876.
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