An English pickle manufacturer and convert to Islam accepted an offer to become the king of the short-lived state of Islamestan in Central Asia, but before his camel train arrived at his new capital, Kashgar, the country had descended into chaos; the Soviets then reestablished Chinese control.

by | Oct 24, 2022 | Fun Facts, Knowledge Chops

 An English pickle manufacturer and convert to Islam accepted an offer to become the king of the short-lived state of Islamestan in Central Asia, but before his camel train arrived at his new capital, Kashgar, the country had descended into chaos; the Soviets then reestablished Chinese control.
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Fun Fact: An English pickle manufacturer and convert to Islam accepted an offer to become the king of the short-lived state of Islamestan in Central Asia, but before his camel train arrived at his new capital, Kashgar, the country had descended into chaos; the Soviets then reestablished Chinese control.

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