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Kutlug Murad Inak Madrasa

A madrasa of 1804–1812 in Itchan Kala built by the uncle of Allakuli Khan, who is buried under its entrance passage.

EnsemblesUNESCO World Heritage1804–1812About 15 minutes to see

About the place

Kutlug Murad Inak, uncle of Allakuli Khan and governor of Kungrad, built this madrasa in 1804–1812 and asked to be buried under the floor of its entrance passage. In 1858 it had 95 students taught by two teachers, and graduates sat an exam before a commission that could include the khan.

It is the only madrasa in Khiva whose corner towers are decorated with stamped terracotta in the Bukhara manner. It stands in the centre of Itchan Kala, next to the Abdulla Khan madrasa.

Why go

  • Stamped terracotta found on no other Khiva madrasa
  • Founder buried beneath the entrance
  • In the centre of Itchan Kala

Sources (4)

  1. 1.Wikidata
  2. 2.en.wikipedia.org
  3. 3.ru.wikipedia.org
  4. 4.uz.wikipedia.org

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