- Uzbekistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia. It is itself surrounded by five landlocked countries: Kazakhstan to the north;
- Kyrgyzstan to the northeast;
- Tajikistan to the southeast;
- Afghanistan to the south,
- Turkmenistan to the south-west.
- Long before Islamic invasion, the region was ruled by Hindu kings for several centuries. Among all the dynasties, Kushan dynasty was the most remarkable and influential one. This period is well known for expansion of science, art and culture from both Hinduism and Buddhism while both religions flourished in harmony. The region was at its peak glory during the period.
- Triumphant crowd at Registan, Sher-Dor Madrasah. The Emir of Bukhara viewing the severed heads of Russian soldiers on poles. Painting by Vasily Vereshchagin (1872).
Statue of a man, Koy-Krylgan-Kala region, first centuries BC, Khorezm Chorasmian fresco from Kazakly-Yatkan (fortress of Akcha-Khan Kala), 1st century BC-2nd century AD Kushan Prince, Dalverzin-Tepe, 1st century AD, Uzbekistan, Museum of the History of the Peoples of Uzbekistan - In 563–567, the territory of modern Uzbekistan became part of the Turkic Khaganate. In 630 and 658, the Eastern and Western Turkic Khaganate were conquered by the Tang Dynasty of China.
Age of the Caliphs - Expansion under Muhammad, 622–632/A.H. 1-11
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- Expansion during the Rashidun Caliphate, 632–661/A.H. 11-40
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- Expansion during the Umayyad Caliphate, 661–750/A.H. 40-129
Kalyan Minaret (Great Minaret) in Bukhara, 1127
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