Historic Sights of Tashkent

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   Historic Sights of Tashkent
   

Tashkent is the city with a fascinating and rich history. You will find here many historical places to visit and admire. Browse our list of mostly visited historical places in Tashkent that are included in the itinerary of almost every tourist. View photos, find out descriptions and read reviews of historical tourist attractions of Tashkent.
2.1 Kukeldash madrassah
Kukeldash madrassah is one of the important heritages of Tashkent.Every city in Uzbekistan, whether it is Samarkand or Tashkent. They have their own cultural, educational centers. Samarkand has a central ensemble – Registan. In Tashkent, the Registan ensemble consisted of a large madrasa Kukeldash with remarkable mosaics in the portal. The monument is raised on a high pedestal, emerged on the ancient cultural layers.Despite the numerous modern complexes built in the 20th century in the Chorsu square, Kukeldash madrassah still remain the historic dominance of the area.History of Kukeldash Madrassah. Built in 1570 by Governor Dervish Khan, known as Kukeldash, which means “milk brother” of khan, it is as originally a Muslim school. In the 18th century the madrassah was arranged as a caravanserai for merchants. In the 19th century, madrassah served as a fortress of Kokand khans. Until 1865 madrassah Kukeldash served as a place of public execution. Madrassah have repeatedly fallen into ruins. Tumbled by an earthquake in 1866 and 1886, the portal was then restored. Madrassah was renovated in 1950-1960 -1977 years. To the north-east of the Kukeldash madrassah, there is preserved a monument of an earlier time, construction of which is connected with the name of Khoja Ahrar. It’s Friday mosque.
2.3 Abulkasym Madrassah
At Beshyagach, once was of the four boroughs of old Tashkent, between the grandiose Istiqlol Concert Hall and the Parliament of Uzbekistan - Oliy Majlis there is a building that is not similar to those around – Abulkasym madrassah, built in the style of Renaissance East and founded in the first half of the 19th century.Today it is home to over 30 craftsmen; it is an astonishing place of workshops inside a former madrassah. The range and quantity of products is exciting and includes art deco, paintings and prints, jewellery, ceramics and more.Previously, madrassahs were named after the initiator of its construction, who usually was the lord or rich person of the surrounding Mahalla (neighborhood). The personality of Abul Kasim is mentioned in history books as a highly educated and well-known person of Tashkent. During the plague riot, when Russian Royal Governor-General ordered the shelling of the old city, Abulkasym-Eshon came to the Governor-General with a petition and convinced him not to blame the common people in the revolt, thus he was able to cool the General and undo a fateful order. History of Abulkasym MadrassahMadrassahs are schools. The emphasis is on religious studies, canons of Islamic Sharia, logic, philosophy but other courses are also taught there. Apart from studying the sciences, there were taught various crafts – manufacture of musical instruments, painting, printing, etc. But the most significant and striking mention of Abulkasym is connected with the signing of a Peace Treaty that followed the capture of Tashkent by Russian General Chernyaev. City residents gathered in the Abulkasym madrassah – in socially significant place, the former center of resistance to Russian invasion – to sign the peace agreement.