In 1876, Kokand was taken by the Russians, who dissolved the khanate of Kokand, while allowing the khanates of Khiva and Bukhara to remain as direct protectorates.
Kokand was taken by the Russians. This was in 1876. The Russians dissolved the khanate of Kokand. Kokand was while. The Russians were allowing the khanates of Khiva and Bukhara. This was to remain as direct protectorates.