ECONOMIC LIFE OF KHIVA KHANATE
Keywords:
Khiva Khanate, 19th century, agriculture, trade, handicrafts, taxation, irrigation, land tenure, tenant farmers, labor obligationsAbstract
The Khiva Khanate, a prominent state in Central Asia during the 19th century, had a complex economy largely based on agriculture, handicrafts, and trade. This article explores the economic life of the khanate, focusing on its population, administrative structure, land tenure, and taxation system. Irrigation-dependent agriculture formed the backbone of the economy, while handicrafts and trade with neighboring regions played crucial roles. The khanate's governance relied on a system of taxes and labor obligations, with artisans, traders, and tenant farmers forming the economic base. Despite challenges in infrastructure and external pressures, the Khiva Khanate maintained a functional economic system until its integration into the Russian Empire.
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