Chinese Turkestan during the nineteenth century: A socio‐economic study

Abstract

The nineteenth century formed a significant period in the history of Chinese Turkestan in more than one respect. The country witnessed a series of uprisings and several changes of government. Absence of proper means of communication and the interventionof the vast Takla Makan desert between the province and the rest of China acted as impetus to the more rapid development of Xinjiang'soverland trade with Russia and India than with China.