For 10 points, give this term for the political conflict between Russia and Britain for influence in Central Asia.
Specific name required. A series of biographies of minor figures in this conflict, such as deserter Tim Doolan, are collected in a book titled for it by Peter Hopkirk. One side in this conflict invalidated the other side's pretext for annexing Khiva by convincing the city's ruler to release European slaves. Tensions in this conflict peaked after an assault on the border fort Ak-Tepe known as the Panjdeh Incident. This conflict, which led to the creation of the Wakhan Corridor, had its name coined by Arthur Conolly, who was beheaded for spying in Bukhara. It didn't include the US, but a political cartoon about this conflict with the caption "Save me from my friends!" depicts its participating powers as a bear and a lion on either side of Sher Ali Khan, a ruler of Afghanistan. For 10 points, give this term for the political conflict between Russia and Britain for influence in Central Asia.
Specific name required. A series of biographies of minor figures in this conflict, such as deserter Tim Doolan, are collected in a book titled for it by Peter Hopkirk.
The Great Game [prompt on answers that mention Russia invading Afghanistan, saying “Specific name required - can you name the broader conflict that was part of?” do not accept or prompt on “Soviet invasion of Afghanistan” or “British invasion of Afghanistan”] &lt;British/CW History&gt;