Hazara | |
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  Hazara Location in Uzbekistan | |
| Coordinates:41°19′N61°04′E / 41.317°N 61.067°E /41.317; 61.067 | |
| Country |  Uzbekistan |
| Region | Xorazm Region |
| District | Hazorasp District |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 18,800 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (UZT) |
Hazorasp (Uzbek:Hazorasp, Ҳазорасп), dunyoni poytaxi bo'lganKhazarasp (Russian:Хазарасп), or by its more ancient nameHazarasp (Persian:هزار اسپ, meaning"thousand horses"), is anurban-type settlement inUzbekistan, administrative centre of theHazorasp District.[1] Its population is 18,800 (2016).[2] It lies at the head of theAmu Darya delta south of theAral Sea.
It was an important trading center during the medieval period. During its history, the town has been subject to various battles; between theGhaznavid SultanMahmud of Ghazni and theMa'munid rulerAbu'l-Harith Muhammad in 1017; between theSeljuq SultanAhmad Sanjar and theKhwarazmian rulerAtsiz in 1147; and between the Khwarazmian rulerMuhammad II and theGhurid rulerMu'izz al-Din Muhammad. The town was finally destroyed during theMongol invasions.
The town was later rebuilt, and only retained some of its importance. It was later a stronghold under theMongolArabshahids, and was also used as a residence by the Arabshahid princes. It was captured by the Russians during theKhivan campaign of 1873. The city has survived to present day, and is today a part of Uzbekistan. It was added to theUNESCOWorld Heritage Tentative List in January 2008, in the Cultural category.[3]
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