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The Historical Geography of Kunduz and the Kunduz Khanate in the 19th Century

Kunduz’un Tarihi Coğrafyası ve 19. Yüzyılda Kunduz Hanlığı

Ferhat Çiftçi(ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-3922-0241
Pages
642–656
Publication Date
2025-12-15
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This study aims to examine the historical geography of Kunduz, its strategic significance in the 19th century, and the influence of the Khanate in the region, providing a comprehensive analysis of its historical and geopolitical dynamics.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Abstract The province of Kunduz, located in the transition zone between Turkestan and the Indian Subcontinent, has historically held a strategic position.
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Key Findings & Data:In the 19th century, Kunduz came under the control of the Emirate of Bukhara and became a key arena in the geopolitical rivalry known as the "Great Game" between Britain and Russia.
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⚙️Variables:Kunduz · Kunduz Hanlığı · Tarihi Coğrafya

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Abstract The province of Kunduz, located in the transition zone between Turkestan and the Indian Subcontinent, has historically held a strategic position. Its proximity to the Amu Darya, capacity to control trade routes, and fertile lands have attracted the interest of major powers throughout history. In the 19th century, Kunduz came under the control of the Emirate of Bukhara and became a key arena in the geopolitical rivalry known as the "Great Game" between Britain and Russia. During this period, the Khanate of Kunduz played a decisive role in regional power dynamics, standing out with its administrative structure, trade networks, and military strength. This study aims to examine the historical geography of Kunduz, its strategic significance in the 19th century, and the influence of the Khanate in the region, providing a comprehensive analysis of its historical and geopolitical dynamics.

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Kunduz vilayeti, Türkistan ile Hint Alt Kıtası arasındaki geçiş bölgesinde yer alarak tarih boyunca stratejik bir konuma sahip olmuştur. Amu Derya’ya yakınlığı, ticaret yollarını denetleyebilme kapasitesi ve verimli toprakları nedeniyle büyük güçlerin ilgisini çekmiştir. XIX. yüzyılda Buhara Emirliği’nin kontrolüne giren Kunduz, İngiltere ve Rusya arasındaki “Büyük Oyun” çerçevesinde jeopolitik rekabetin önemli bir sahası hâline gelmiştir. Bu süreçte Kunduz Hanlığı, bölgedeki güç dengelerinde belirleyici bir unsur olmuş; idari yapısı, ticaret ağları ve askeri gücüyle dikkat çekmiştir. Bu çalışma, Kunduz’un tarihî coğrafyasını, XIX. yüzyıldaki stratejik önemini ve hanlığın bölgedeki etkisini inceleyerek, tarihî ve jeopolitik dinamiklerini kapsamlı bir şekilde ele almayı amaçlamaktadır.

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Çiftçi, F. (2025). The Historical Geography of Kunduz and the Kunduz Khanate in the 19th Century. Marmara Türkiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi, Cilt: 12 Sayı: 2, 642–656. https://doi.org/10.16985/mtad.1664098

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