Imam Quli Khan

ModernEmperorKhanate of Bukhara1582 — 1644

Jani-Begid ruler who abdicated to perform Hajj.

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Quick Facts

Born

1582

Died

1644

Country

Khanate of Bukhara

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)29

Political (20%)69

Influence (20%)72

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)79

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score62.9

Imam Quli Khan — Complete Timeline

1611 AD

Accession to the throne of BukharaPolitical Action◆ Major

Imam Quli Khan became the Jani-Begid ruler of the Khanate of Bukhara. His reign was marked by stability and relative peace, as he maintained the territorial gains of his predecessors.

Jani-BegidsAccessionBukhara

Impact: regionalconstructive

1620 AD

Conflict with the KazakhsWar

Imam Quli Khan led military campaigns against the Kazakh Khanate to defend Bukhara's northern borders. These conflicts were inconclusive but prevented Kazakh incursions into Transoxiana.

Jani-BegidsWarKazakhs

Impact: regional

1641 AD

Abdication to perform HajjPolitical Action◆ Major

Imam Quli Khan abdicated the throne to perform the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. He was succeeded by his brother Nadir Muhammad. This act was unusual for a ruler and demonstrated his religious devotion.

Jani-BegidsAbdicationHajj

Impact: regional