Kokand Congregational Mosque
| Kokand Congregational Mosque | |
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Qoʻqon jome masjidi | |
.jpg) Kokand Congregational Mosque | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Active |
| Type | Mosque |
| Architectural style | Islamic |
| Location | Chorsu Square, Kokand |
| Town or city | Kokand |
| Country | Uzbekistan |
| Coordinates | 40°31′58″N 70°56′57″E / 40.5327°N 70.9493°E |
| Year(s) built | 1819-1822 |
| Renovated | 1913 |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Wood, brick, ganch |
The Kokand Congregational Mosque (Uzbek: Qoʻqon jome masjidi) is an architectural monument located on Chorsu Square in Kokand, Fergana Region, Uzbekistan. It was built in 1819-1822 by the order of the Kokand ruler Umar Khan.[1] The complex consists of a mosque, a madrasa, a prayer hall, a minaret and a khanqah.
It is currently on the list of material cultural heritage of Uzbekistan of republican significance.[2]
History[edit]
In 1805, by the order of the Kokand ruler Alim Khan, the construction of the cathedral mosque in Kokand began, but it was stopped. In 1819, the next ruler of the Kokand Khanate - Umar Khan resumed the construction of the Kokand Congregational Mosque. The construction was led by a famous architect from Ura-Tyube. Under his supervision, 200 builders worked. Two years later, the Kokand Congregational Mosque was built.[3][1]
The Kokand Congregational Mosque has a large courtyard. In the western part of the courtyard of the mosque there is a large veranda (the area is 97.5 x 25.5 meters), the roof of which is supported by 98 columns, as well as a khanaka. The columns of the veranda are a work of art, they are finely painted with colors with the addition of gold. The khanaka is built with a high painted ceiling. In the center of the courtyard, a minaret 22.5 meters high was built. The stone minaret with a smooth ring masonry of burnt brick and six arched lantern, which is crowned with a faceted dome. However, the minaret is not decorated with additional patterns. A spiral staircase leads to the top of the minaret.[citation needed]
The walls of the mosque still preserve the ganch carving, which is unique for the Fergana Valley. Along the perimeter of the courtyard there were hudjras (study classes), since a madrasa operated at the mosque.[citation needed]
The madrasa operated until 1918, the mosque until 1930.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c National Encyclopedia of Uzbekistan. Volume 3. Tashkent, 2000
- ^ O‘ZBEKISTON RESPUBLIKASI VAZIRLAR MAHKAMASINING QARORI ""MODDIY MADANIY MEROSNING KO'CHMAS MULK OBYEKTLARI MILLIY RO'YXATINI TASDIQLASH TO'G'RISIDA"". Lex.uz (in Uzbek). Archived from the original on 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
- ^ "Jome Masjidi". meros.uz (in Uzbek). Retrieved 2023-10-18.
