Kaldyrgach-biy (Tole bi) Mausoleum

There is a beautiful legend connecting with this mausoleum. When people knew about the occurrence of the Kalmyks, they began quickly to gather their belongings and leave their land. Only Tole bi did not leave his home. On a question why he did not go away, like everyone else, Tole bi said: "One swallow nestled on the roof of my house. It is believed that this bird brings good luck and gives us hope for a brighter future. So I can not leave her here alone and let them destroy the nest "... After such a response, the warlord of the Kalmyks did not touch home of Tole bi. Therefore, madrassas got its name. Tole bi means, "Holy swallow" (Kaldyrgach biy).
Kaldyrgach-biy (Tole bi) Mausoleum is one of the oldest cultural monuments, which is located in Uzbekistan. In the 15th century, the mausoleum was built with burnt bricks.

The Mausoleum of Kaldyrgach-biy has the shape of a square pyramid with a double dome, which is located on the 12-sided drum. Thus, this monument becomes rare and remarkable in its construction.

The origin of the "tent-formed" of mausoleums is closely related to the age-old burial customs of the peoples who inhabited Central Asia.

The foundations of the mausoleum are located at a depth of half a meter and have a wooden attachment. Due to these anchorages, the foundation of the building was able to survive to the present day. However, the dome was much damaged, but in 70 years it could be restored.

The hall of the architectural structure has a cross shape and four niches in the corners of which are a circular brick staircase and special rooms for students (hudjras).

From all facing, that was at the mausoleum left only ganch stalactites (which can be attributed to the 15th century) and then only at the base of the dome. The decoration and the yard could not survive to the present day.

In the mausoleum of Kaldyrgach-Biy was buried diplomat, who was called as "Kaldyrgach" (which means "Swallow").

Kaldyrgach-biy was the ancestor of Khoja Ahrar and the ruler of Mongolia. Someone believes that he was the Kazakh biy from the Dulat tribe or Mogolistan prince of Kipchak.

But most people are still inclined to the first version. The Kazakh people that live on the territory of Uzbekistan and southern Kazakhstan revered the mausoleum of Kaldyrgach-bey in Tashkent more than other people did.

There are many Uzbek legends around this place. Still, a secret who is actually buried inside the mausoleum. However, it is a fact that the mausoleum of Kaldyrgach-biy is considered one of the most precious historical heritage of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

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