Political and cultural life during the reign of Khivakhan Muhammad Rahimkhan I

The article provides historical data about the period of Muhammad Rahimkhan ibn Awaz inaq ibn Muhammad Amin inaq, a representative of the Khiva khan dynasty of Kungirat. Muhammad Rahimkhan, who ascended the throne after the death of his brother Eltuzarkhan, achieved positive results in the unification of the Khiva khanate; has undergone many political, economic and administrative reforms. Muhammad Rahimkhan marched on the Turkmen-Chavdurs to expand the country (1808-1809). Muhammad Rahimkhan marched several times along the Aral Sea to subdue the Karakalpaks, and in 1811 defeated the Sufi of Turamurod and strengthened the khanate. During 1812-1818, he marched on the Syrdarya Kazakhs and the Taka Turkmens in Merv and united them to the khanate. These victories strengthened the position of the Khiva khanate and turned it into an independent powerful state. He focused on digging and beautifying several canals in the country. He set up an engraving on the arch and issued gold and silver coins. Alcohol and drugs were banned during the time of Muhammad Rahimkhan. The mausoleum of Pahlavon Mahmud was reconstructed. Several madrassas and mosques have been built in Khiva. Opinions were expressed that customs and other agencies had been set up.