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Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense competition for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist regime of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this resource-rich region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. The two rival states engaged in a web of clandestine operations, manipulating local leaders. Their inter