Modari-Khan Mausoleum
Umarkhan’s mother, who was the ruler of Kokand, was buried here, and this architectural complex is part of any historical tour to Uzbekistan.
The historical monument is considered perhaps the most interesting architectural monument in Muslim architecture.
The historical monument is considered perhaps the most interesting architectural monument in Muslim architecture.
The Modari Khan Mausoleum is unique and attracts scientists from around the world. Therefore, if you visit Uzbekistan and Kokand and do not order a historical tour of this amazing complex, it will be a big mistake.
There are about 10 female tombs worldwide, and one of them is located in Uzbekistan.
Nodirabegim was a poet. She had lost all her relatives in one year. While she was in mourning, she decided to build a mausoleum for her mother-in-law. In that way, came the name "Modari Khan", which means "Mother of Khan."
By its construction, the mausoleum has a rectangular shape with a memorial mosque and a small courtyard. On the historical tour to the mausoleum of Modari Khan, you will learn about the masters of Arts and crafts who decorated the front entrance of the mausoleum.
In addition, you will have a great opportunity to learn all the details about the decorations of the mausoleum in the form of multi-colored majolica and floral ornaments. This decoration gave the mausoleum a sense of lightness and elegance.
The interior of the mausoleum was decorated with ribbed gunch spirals and a beautiful furnishing of a blue dome. Two faceted towers are located here. This construction is similar to that of the Bibi Khanum Madrasa in Samarkand.
The poet was put to death in the 40s when Nasrullah (the ruler of Bukhara) captured the city. It so happened that at the end, the mausoleum served not only as a burial place for her mother-in-law, but also for Nodirabegim.
Our travel agency, "Orient Mice," is happy to provide you with transport and professional guides who will show you not only the city, but also amazing stories about the architectural monuments of Kokand.
There are about 10 female tombs worldwide, and one of them is located in Uzbekistan.
Nodirabegim was a poet. She had lost all her relatives in one year. While she was in mourning, she decided to build a mausoleum for her mother-in-law. In that way, came the name "Modari Khan", which means "Mother of Khan."
By its construction, the mausoleum has a rectangular shape with a memorial mosque and a small courtyard. On the historical tour to the mausoleum of Modari Khan, you will learn about the masters of Arts and crafts who decorated the front entrance of the mausoleum.
In addition, you will have a great opportunity to learn all the details about the decorations of the mausoleum in the form of multi-colored majolica and floral ornaments. This decoration gave the mausoleum a sense of lightness and elegance.
The interior of the mausoleum was decorated with ribbed gunch spirals and a beautiful furnishing of a blue dome. Two faceted towers are located here. This construction is similar to that of the Bibi Khanum Madrasa in Samarkand.
The poet was put to death in the 40s when Nasrullah (the ruler of Bukhara) captured the city. It so happened that at the end, the mausoleum served not only as a burial place for her mother-in-law, but also for Nodirabegim.
Our travel agency, "Orient Mice," is happy to provide you with transport and professional guides who will show you not only the city, but also amazing stories about the architectural monuments of Kokand.
