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Founding of Pishpek Fortress
- When
- 1825
- Where
- Pishpek fortress site
The Khanate of Kokand established the fortress of Pishpek in 1825 to control caravan routes and collect tribute from Kyrgyz tribes.
Originally a caravan rest stop possibly founded by Sogdians on the Silk Road, the site was fortified in 1825 by the khan of Kokand with a mud fort. This action aimed to control local caravan routes and collect tribute from Kyrgyz tribes.
Sources
- Bishkek Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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