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Muzrabshah Khorezmi Mausoleum (Shahpir)

A domed 1655 mausoleum near Hazorasp honouring Muzrobshoh, the town's legendary first ruler, with a tall Khorezm-style portal.

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About the place

This mausoleum in the village of Mukhomon, Hazorasp district, honours Abu Muharram Muhammad Muzrobshoh (705–775). Tradition holds him to be the first ruler of Hazorasp, from 745 until his death, and a companion of Abu Muslim. Locally the shrine is known as Shohpir, Shohbobo or Hazrati Shoh, and pilgrims believe that three visits bring help.

The present building dates from 1655, when it was rebuilt on the orders of Abulghazi Khan of Khiva. It is a single domed chamber, 7.3 by 8.3 metres outside, with a tomb room 4.9 metres square. The tall portal is typical of Khorezm, with two tiers of arcading and a brick sharafa parapet along the top.

Why go

  • Tall Khorezm-style portal
  • Rebuilt by Abulghazi Khan in 1655
  • Living local pilgrimage site

Sources (2)

  1. 1.ru.wikipedia.org
  2. 2.uz.wikipedia.org

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