Siege of Tashkent

Siege of Tashkent
Part of the Russian conquest of Central Asia
The Capture of Tashkent by General Chernyayev, painting by Nikolay Karazin (1890)
Date 9 May – 17 June 1865 Location Tashkent Result Russian victory
Belligerents
Russian Empire	Khanate of Kokand
Commanders and leaders
Mikhail Chernyayev	Alimqul †
Strength
1,951	approx. 30,000
Casualties and losses
41 dead 179 wounded	Extremely heavy

The siege of Tashkent (9 May – 17 June 1865) was the last major battle between the Khanate of Kokand and the Russian Empire during the Russo-Kokand war [ru]. During the battle, Alimqul, the de-facto leader of Kokand was killed. In the aftermath of the battle, the khanate was greatly weakened. The Russian Empire would annex the city, strengthening its position in Central Asia and facilitating its later conquest of Bukhara.