Sayyid Mir Muhammad Alim Khan

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1. When was Sayyid Mir Muhammad Alim Khan born?January 3, 1880
2. Where was Sayyid Mir Muhammad Alim Khan born?Emirate of Bukhara
3. What is the reign?January 3, 1911 – August 30, 1920
4. What is the dynastic succession?Last ruler of the Manghit dynasty
5. When did Sayyid Mir Muhammad Alim Khan become the ruler of Bukhara?He became Emir on January 3, 1911.
6. What was special about Bukhara during his rule?Bukhara was a Russian protectorate, so he ruled inside but Russia controlled outside matters.

Emirate of Bukhara: A historical state in Central Asia, ruled by an Emir, which existed until the early 20th century.
Manghit Dynasty: The ruling lineage that governed the Emirate of Bukhara, known for its long tenure and eventual end.
Protectorate: A state or territory maintained by a larger, more powerful state that provides protection and exerts influence.
Absolute Monarch: A sovereign who possesses supreme and unchecked power, ruling without legal or constitutional restraints.