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History of Uzbekistan

3 notable historical events in Uzbekistan, in chronological order.

War · 1Dynasty · 2Science · 1Culture · 1Economy · 1

9th century

  1. c. 819 – 999★★★★★

    The Samanids and Bukhara's golden age

    The Persian Samanid dynasty rules Central Asia and Khorasan, making Bukhara and Samarkand cultural and trade centres on the Silk Road.

    DynastyCultureEconomy· Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan

14th century

  1. 1370 – 1405★★★★★

    Timur takes power in Samarkand

    Timur becomes ruler of the Chagatai Ulus, making Samarkand his capital and launching conquests across Western and South Asia.

    DynastyWar· Uzbekistan

15th century

  1. c. 1420s★★★★★

    Ulugh Beg Observatory in Samarkand

    Timurid ruler Ulugh Beg builds a great observatory in Samarkand, where one of the most accurate star catalogues of the age is compiled.

    Science· Uzbekistan
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