Bokhara

Khanate of central Asia, in Turkestan; area ab. 92,000 sq. m. The e. part is mountainous, with spurs from the Hindoo Koosh and Thian Shan ranges; the w. part is a desert. The habitable land lies along its few streams. Pop. ab. 2,500,000. Its capital, Bokhara, is noted for mosques and schools, and has an important commerce. Pop. ab. 100,000. Bol, FERDINAND, 1611–1680. Dutch painter. Boldrewood, ROLF. See BROWN, THOMAS A.