The Bokhara Emirate, located in present-day Uzbekistan, was a significant political power from 1785 to 1920. It was heavily influenced by Islamic law, culture, and trade along the Silk Road. The region's mythology and folklore were filled with tales of jinn, protective spirits, and other beings rooted in Islamic traditions.Though modernization was slow, the Bokhara Emirate played a key role in preserving Central Asian culture during a time of significant geopolitical change. The emirate eventually became part of the Soviet Union, but its ancient heritage endured.