Abd al-Aziz Khan

Abd al-Aziz Khan became the Jani-Begid ruler of the Khanate of Bukhara after deposing his father Nadir Muhammad. His reign was marked by efforts to restore the khanate's power and prestige.

Abd al-Aziz Khan became a notable patron of Islamic arts and architecture. He commissioned the construction of madrasas and mosques in Bukhara, including the Abd al-Aziz Khan Madrasa, which became a center of learning.

Abd al-Aziz Khan engaged in military conflicts with the Safavid Empire over control of Khorasan. These campaigns were largely defensive and prevented Safavid expansion into Transoxiana.

Abd al-Aziz Khan died in 1681, marking the end of the last strong Ashtarkhanid rule in Bukhara. His successors were weaker, leading to the gradual decline of the khanate.