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Bagbanly Mosque in Khiva

Bagbanly Mosque, Khiva

Bagbanly (Bokbonly) Mosque is a small quarter mosque of the early 19th century. It is located to the south of Islam-Khodja Minaret. We know its architect - Pahlavan Kuli and the master who made the carved door - Ruz Muhammad. Spherocon dome on pendentives crowns the square hall.

Mihrab is located in the southern niche. Aivan has a flat beam roof on two carved columns on marble bases. The columns are much more ancient than mosque. Ornamental zones alternating with inscriptions decorate each column. The similar columns in Djuma-Mosque date from the 14th-15th centuries.

Complex of Sha-Qalandar-bobo

The complex of Sha-Qalandar-bobo consists of one-storied madrassah and minaret. It was built at the end of the 19th century to the west from Ata-darvaza gates on behalf of Biki-Djan-bika, the sister of Khiva khan Muhamrriad-Rahim II.

The complex was set beside the tomb of highly esteemed sheikh Qalandar-bobo. There was a three-chambered mausoleum of the 16th century with two tombs. Its memorial dome building with portal has preserved. Small madrassah has hudjras on perimeter of the courtyard, corner dome halls of the mosque and classroom. The minaret of 18 meters in height and 6 meters in diameter at basis is located beside the main portal of madrassah.