Madrassah of Amir-Tura, Khiva

The madrassah is located in the northern part of Ichan-Qala among dwelling houses. It was constructed in 1870 by the brother of Muhammad Rahim-khan II (1863-1910) and was named after him. The main facade has a high portal with octahedral niche and two-storied arcade of wings. High walls of other facades also create illusion of two-storied planning. The external decor is very simple. Majolica is available just on corner angular turrets- guldasta and their domes. Windows of hudjras still have ganch lattices (pandjara).

Madrassah of Arab-khan and Muhammad-Amin-inak

The two historical madrassah are located in the center of ichan-Qala to the left of the road going from Ata-darvaza gates to Palvan-darvaza. The first is connected with Arab-Muhammad-khan (1602-1623) from the Chinggisids and the second relates to Muhammad-Amin-inak (1763/ 70-1790), the founder of Manghit dynasty.

Madrassah of Arab-khan was built in 1616 to commemorate the transfer of Khorezm capita! from Kunya-Urgench to Khiva. It was reconstructed in 1838, at Allakuli-kan.

Madrassah of Muhammad-Amin-inak dates from the second half of the 18th century. It contains a deposition inside the pylon of southern aivan.The legends say that it might be a tomb either of Muhammad-Amin-inak, or his little son.