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This map of the Emirate of Bokhara was created on the basis of the Russian 40-Verst map of the same, with additional annotations by O. Olufsen, and produced by Axel E. Aamodt in Copenhagen (Kjøbenhavn). It provides a detailed representation of the Emirate of Bokhara, a significant Central Asian state during the 19th and early 20th centuries, located in present-day Uzbekistan and parts of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.
The map is characterized by its careful delineation of rivers, topographical features, and settlements within the emirate, capturing both the rugged mountainous regions and the fertile river valleys. Major locations such as Bokhara (Bukhara), Samarkand, Khiva, and Mazar-i-Sharif are marked, along with roads and trade routes, emphasizing the strategic and commercial importance of the region. Surrounding territories are labeled, including Transcaspia to the west and Turkestan to the northeast, placing Bokhara in the context of its neighboring political entities and spheres of influence.
This map reflects the geopolitical interests of the period, as Central Asia was a focal point of Russian and British imperial ambitions in what became known as the Great Game. The detailed survey basis from Russian sources, combined with Olufsen’s additions, underscores the significance of accurate cartographic representation in this contested region.
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