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Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense struggle for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist regime of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this remote and alluring region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. The two rival states engaged in a web of political intrigue, playing chess with national destinies. T