[quote=The Nexerus]
It's kind of important. I'm fine with the Persians having Turkmenistan, but I need to explain in Turkestan's history whether it was lost during or after Russian control, and how. For now, I'm just ignoring Turkmenistan and the Turkmen altogether.
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Turkemenistan was an independent nation that Persia invaded. I forget the reason, but it was back in 70/71 I think.