Kukeldash Madrassah Tour

Governor Dervish Khan built it in the year 1570. It came to be known as Kukeldash, meaning“milk brother” of Khan, was initially a Muslim school. In the 18th century, it became a caravanserai for merchants, and later a fortress of Kokand khans. Until the year 1865, Kukeldash madrassah was used as a place of public execution.

Governor Dervish Khan built it in the year 1570. It came to be known as Kukeldash, meaning“milk brother” of Khan, was initially a Muslim school. In the 18th century, it became a caravanserai for merchants, and later a fortress of Kokand khans. Until the year 1865, Kukeldash madrassah was used as a place of public execution. Kukeldash Madrassah had repeatedly fallen into ruins due to earthquakes. The northeastern side of the Kukeldash madrassah was preserved as a monument of an earlier time and associated with the name of Khoja Ahrar. Today Kukeldash is still the center of “Old Town.” The bazaar still exists, butcher-Su Hotel has replaced the caravanserais. It is an impressive historical monument where prayers are held every Friday.