Abstract The province of Kunduz, located in the transition zone between Turkestan and the Indian Subcontinent, has historically held a strategic position. Its proximity to the Amu Darya, capacity to control trade routes, and fertile lands have attracted the interest of major powers throughout history. In the 19th century, Kunduz came under the control of the Emirate of Bukhara and became a key arena in the geopolitical rivalry known as the "Great Game" between Britain and Russia. During this period, the Khanate of Kunduz played a decisive role in regional power dynamics, standing out with its administrative structure, trade networks, and military strength. This study aims to examine the historical geography of Kunduz, its strategic significance in the 19th century, and the influence of the Khanate in the region, providing a comprehensive analysis of its historical and geopolitical dynamics.
Kunduz vilayeti, Türkistan ile Hint Alt Kıtası arasındaki geçiş bölgesinde yer alarak tarih boyunca stratejik bir konuma sahip olmuştur. Amu Derya’ya yakınlığı, ticaret yollarını denetleyebilme kapasitesi ve verimli toprakları nedeniyle büyük güçlerin ilgisini çekmiştir. XIX. yüzyılda Buhara Emirliği’nin kontrolüne giren Kunduz, İngiltere ve Rusya arasındaki “Büyük Oyun” çerçevesinde jeopolitik rekabetin önemli bir sahası hâline gelmiştir. Bu süreçte Kunduz Hanlığı, bölgedeki güç dengelerinde belirleyici bir unsur olmuş; idari yapısı, ticaret ağları ve askeri gücüyle dikkat çekmiştir. Bu çalışma, Kunduz’un tarihî coğrafyasını, XIX. yüzyıldaki stratejik önemini ve hanlığın bölgedeki etkisini inceleyerek, tarihî ve jeopolitik dinamiklerini kapsamlı bir şekilde ele almayı amaçlamaktadır.
Аннотация Провинция Кундуз, расположенная в переходной зоне между Туркестаном и Индийским субконтинентом, исторически занимала стратегическое положение. Ее близость к Амударье, возможность контролировать торговые пути и плодородные земли на протяжении всей истории привлекали интерес крупных держав. В XIX веке Кундуз перешел под контроль Бухарского эмирата и стал ключевой ареной в геополитическом соперничестве, известном как «Большая игра» между Великобританией и Россией. В этот период Кундузское ханство играло решающую роль в динамике региональной власти, выделяясь своей административной структурой, торговыми сетями и военной мощью. Цель данного исследования - изучить историческую географию Кундуза, его стратегическое значение в XIX веке и влияние ханства в регионе, предоставив всесторонний анализ его исторической и геополитической динамики.
| Primary Language | Turkish |
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| Subjects | History of Central Asia, General Turkish History (Other) |
| Journal Section | Research Article |
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| Submission Date | March 24, 2025 |
| Acceptance Date | October 30, 2025 |
| Publication Date | December 15, 2025 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 12 Issue: 2 |
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