Episode 2 of 3

Abolition of Slavery

When: 1873
Where: Khiva
Part of: Khiva falls to Imperial Russian forces under Kaufman

Kaufman demanded the Khan abolish the slave trade and slavery, which the Khan accepted.

After the conquest, Kaufman presented Muhammad Rahim Khan II with a demand to abolish the Khivan slave trade and slavery. The Khan accepted this demand, marking a significant social change in the protectorate.

Sources

Konstantin Petrovich von Kaufmann Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-21
Khivan campaign of 1873 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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