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Karmana
Karmana (Cyrillic alphabets#Uzbek, Uzbek Cyrillic & ) is a rural-type settlement and seat of Karmana District in Navoiy Region in central Uzbekistan. The town population in 1989 was 16,767 people. History The original name of Karmanа city translated from Sogdian language, Sogdian meant "big palace". The city of Navoiy, Kermine was one of the famous medieval cities of Central Asia. According to the 10th century author Narshakhi, Kermine was the Place of birth, birthplace of many Writer, literati and Poet, poets. There was a saying that the city of Kermine was called Badgia-i-hurdak ("pitcher") in ancient times. In the 12th century, the city of Kermine was captured and destroyed by Khwarazmshah, Il-Arslan (1156-1172) in the course of military actions and resistance by the local inhabitants. Later, it was rebuilt and again became a major city in the 15th century. Since the 16th century, the city of Kermine was part of the Khanate of Bukhara, Bukhara Khanate and was the Administra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karmana District
Karmana District (, before 2003: ''Navoiy District'') is a Districts of Uzbekistan, district of Navoiy Region in Uzbekistan. The capital lies at the town Karmana. It has an area of and its population is 128,200 (2021 est.). The district consists of 5 urban-type settlements (Karmana, Malikrabot, Paxtaobod, Podkoron, Kamolot, Yoshlik) and 7 rural communities (Uyrot, Doʻrmon, Narpay, Xazora, Yangiariq, Jaloyir). References {{Uzbekistan-geo-stub Navoiy Region Districts of Uzbekistan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
'Abd Al-Ahad Khan Mausoleum
'Abd al-Ahad Khan's mausouleum is an architectural monument that is part of the Qasim Sheikh complex in Karmana. It was built in 1911 by the emir of Bukhara Sayyid Mir Muhammad Alim Khan around the grave of his father 'Abd al-Ahad Khan. It is located in the southwestern part of Muhammad ibn al-Qasim Sheikh complex. Archaeologists have studied and said that there are no corpses (bones). It was restored in 2000-2001, and again restored in 2017, during the restoration in 2017, the rooms on the north side of the mausoleum were completely demolished and then again restored. History Emir 'Abd al-Ahad Khan passed away in Khairabad Park close to Karmana Karmana (Cyrillic alphabets#Uzbek, Uzbek Cyrillic & ) is a rural-type settlement and seat of Karmana District in Navoiy Region in central Uzbekistan. The town population in 1989 was 16,767 people. History The original name of Karmanа city trans ... on January 7, 1911, the sixth day of Muharram in 1329 AH. as a result of having ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navoiy
Navoiy ( ; ) is a city and the capital of Navoiy Region in the central part of Uzbekistan. Administratively, it is a district-level city, that includes the urban-type settlement Tinchlik, Navoiy, Tinchlik. The city is named after Alisher Navoiy. As of 2024, its population was 161,300 inhabitants. History The city was founded in 1958, near the "Old city" originally known as Karmana under the Emirate of Bukhara, under the name of the great poet and statesman Alisher Navoiy, who wrote in Persian language, Persian and Chagatai language, Chaghatai at the court of Emir Husein Boykara (or Husayn Bayqarah, Husayn Bayqaro) in Herat. Even though the town is very young, it has rich history in this area and its surroundings. The Great Silk Road went through the region in ancient times. Archeological research in the area has also produced findings of numerous traces of Ancient Saki, Khorezm and Baktriya cultures. Government Population Main sites * The Rabati Malik is a heavily f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navoiy Region
Navoiy Region is one of the regions of Uzbekistan. It is located in the central north/northwest of the country. It covers an area of (a large part of which is taken up by the Kyzyl-Kum desert), which makes it the largest of the regions of Uzbekistan (the autonomous Karakalpakstan Republic is still larger at 166,590 km2). The Navoiy region borders with Kazakhstan, Samarqand Region, Buxoro Region, Jizzakh Region, and the Karakalpakstan Republic. The population is estimated to be 1,033,857 in 2022, with 51% living in rural areas. The capital is Navoiy (pop. ~146,900). The region and its capital are named after the poet Ali-Shir Nava'i. The climate is a typically semi-desert continental climate. Navoiy region has significant natural resources, especially natural gas, petroleum, and precious metals, plus raw materials for construction. The region's economy is heavily dependent on large mining, metallurgical and chemical production complexes. The Navoi and Zarafshan mines prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Districts Of Uzbekistan
The Regions of Uzbekistan, regions (viloyat) of Uzbekistan are divided into 175 districts (''tuman''). The districts are listed by regions, in the general direction from the west to the east. Karakalpakstan Taxiatosh District was created in 2017 from part of Xoʻjayli District. Boʻzatov District was created in September 2019 from parts of the Kegeyli District and the Chimboy District. Xorazm Region, Xorazm Navoiy Region, Navoiy Bukhara Region, Bukhara Samarqand Region, Samarqand Qashqadaryo Region, Qashqadaryo Surxondaryo Region, Surxondaryo Jizzakh Region, Jizzakh Sirdaryo Region, Sirdaryo Tashkent Region, Tashkent Namangan Region, Namangan Fergana Region, Fergana Ohunboboev District was renamed to Qoʻshtepa District in August 2010. Andijan Region, Andijan Tashkent City Since 2020, when the Yangihayot district was created, Tashkent is divided into 12 Tashkent#Districts, districts. References {{Article ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Polish War Cemeteries
The following is an incomplete list of national war cemeteries of Polish soldiers around the world. Unless stated otherwise, the cemeteries include the graves of the World War II veterans. Austria * Polish military quarter at the Vienna Central Cemetery Belarus * Polish military quarter in Ashmyany (Polish–Soviet War of 1919–1921) * Polish military quarter in Braslaw (Polish–Soviet War of 1919–1921) * Polish Garrison Cemetery in Brest, Belarus, Brest * Polish military quarter at the Catholic cemetery in Brest (Polish–Soviet War of 1919–1921) * Polish war cemetery in Brest (Polish–Soviet War of 1919–1921) * Polish war cemetery in Dawhinava (Polish–Soviet War of 1919–1921) * Polish war cemetery in Dokshytsy (Polish–Soviet War of 1919–1921) * Polish war cemetery in Draguny (Polish–Soviet War of 1919–1921) * Polish war cemetery in Dunilavičy (Polish–Soviet War of 1919–1921) * Polish military quarter at the Catholic Parish Cemetery in Grodno (Polish–S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
'Abd Al-Ahad Khan
Said Abd al-Ahad Khan ( Chagatai and ; 26 March 1859 – 3 January 1911) was the 7th emir of the Uzbek Manghit dynasty, the last ruling dynasty of the Emirate of Bukhara, which at the time was a part of the Russian Empire. He ascended to the title aged 26 upon the death of his father, Muzaffar bin Nasrullah, on 12 November 1885. Reforms of 'Abd al-Ahad Khan Abd al-Ahad was educated at a Russian military school and obtained the rank of adjutant-general in the Russian army. He brought more Russian influence into Bukharan life. He made attempts at reforms but was frustrated by conservatives and in his later years took to drinking. He did abolish slavery in Bukhara, by fullfulling his father's promise to end slavery in Bukhara, upon his accession to the throne in 1885.Becker, S. (2004). Russia's Protectorates in Central Asia: Bukhara and Khiva, 1865-1924. Storbritannien: Taylor & Francis., p. 67-68 He married, and his eldest son, Sayyid Mir Muhammad Alim Khan Emir Sayyid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capital City
A capital city, or just capital, is the municipality holding primary status in a country, state (polity), state, province, department (administrative division), department, or other administrative division, subnational division, usually as its Seat of government, seat of the government. A capital is typically a city that physically encompasses the government's offices and meeting places; the status as capital is often designated by its law or constitution. In some jurisdictions, including several countries, different branches of government are in different settlements, sometimes meaning multiple official capitals. In some cases, a distinction is made between the official (constitutional) capital and the seat of government, which is in list of countries with multiple capitals, another place. English language, English-language media often use the name of the capital metonymy, metonymically to refer to the government sitting there. Thus, "London-Washington relations" is widely unde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citadel
A citadel is the most fortified area of a town or city. It may be a castle, fortress, or fortified center. The term is a diminutive of ''city'', meaning "little city", because it is a smaller part of the city of which it is the defensive core. In a fortification with bastions, the citadel is the strongest part of the system, sometimes well inside the outer walls and bastions, but often forming part of the outer wall for the sake of economy. It is positioned to be the last line of defence, should the enemy breach the other components of the fortification system. History 3300–1300 BC Some of the oldest known structures which have served as citadels were built by the Indus Valley civilisation, where citadels represented a centralised authority. Citadels in Indus Valley were almost 12 meters tall. The purpose of these structures, however, remains debated. Though the structures found in the ruins of Mohenjo-daro were walled, it is far from clear that these structures were defensive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urda (Tashkent)
Urda is a district of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, near the intersection of Alishera Navoi Avenue and the Ankhor Canal. History The name of the district is derived from the military fortress of Urda, which was originally located in this area as part of the old city walls. After Tashkent became part of the Khanate of Kokand The Khanate of Kokand was a Central Asian polity in the Fergana Valley centred on the city of Kokand between 1709 and 1876. It was ruled by the Ming tribe of Uzbeks. Its territory is today divided between Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, a ..., the new ruler of the city destroyed the old Urda and erected a new citadel on the left bank of the Ankhor Canal, not far from the former Sheikhantaur Gate. Subsequently, the area was the main transport corridor connecting the new city with its old parts. The first modern bridge over the canal, Urdinsky Bridge, was built in Urda. References {{Coord, 41, 19, 20.0, N, 69, 15, 42.7, E, display=title Archaeologi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks in World War II, Tanks and Air warfare of World War II, aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II is the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflict in history, causing World War II casualties, the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Allied-occupied Germany, Germany, Allied-occupied Austria, Austria, Occupation of Japan, Japan, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emir
Emir (; ' (), also Romanization of Arabic, transliterated as amir, is a word of Arabic language, Arabic origin that can refer to a male monarch, aristocratic, aristocrat, holder of high-ranking military or political office, or other person possessing actual or ceremonial authority. The title has a history of use in West Asia, East Africa, West Africa, Central Asia, and South Asia. In the modern era, when used as a formal monarchical title, it is roughly synonymous with "prince", applicable both to a son of a hereditary monarch, and to a reigning monarch of a sovereign principality, namely an emirate. The female, feminine form is emira ( '), with the same meaning as "princess". Prior to its use as a monarchical title, the term "emir" was historically used to denote a "commander", "general", or "leader" (for example, Amir al-Mu'min). In contemporary usage, "emir" is also sometimes used as either an honorary or formal title for the head of an Islamic, or Arab (regardless of relig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
