Diplomatic Relationships of Kokand Khanate During the Reign of Muhammad - Ali -Khan (1822 - 1842)
Proceeding from the analysis dealing with written sources, archaic materials and historical explorations, the author of the article canvasses the diplomatic relations of Kokand Khanate and its close and far neighbor states under the reign of Muhammad-Ali-Khan (referring to 1822 - 1842). In his article the author underscores the complicity of relations between Kokand and Sink empires referring to the end of the 20-ies of the XIX-th century, which end with signing an agreement between both sides on January 13<sup>th</sup>, in 1832. As well as, the author mentions the importance and uniqueness of the relevant agreement, according to which Kokand Khanate was of an opportunity to collect taxes and custom duties on the territory of Eastern Turkistan. It is noted that during the studied periods the relations between Kokand and Russia became complicated, upon the whole. The main cause was linked with extension of Kokand territory on account of territories of Kazakh tribes, which were named Dashty Kipchak. Adducing the result of analysis one can assert that beginning with the first half of the XIX-th century under the reigns of the following governors Alim-Khan (1800 - 1810.), Umar-Khan (1810 - 1822) and Muhammad-Ali-Khan (1822 - 1842) the main part of Kazakh steppe areas passes to the reign of Kokand Khanate and approaches to the territories of the relevant Khanate. As a result, the confluence of interests was reflected upon the diplomatic relations as well.