Abulkasym Madrassah

The Abulkasym Madrassah is a historically significant building located in Tashkent, Tashkent Province, Uzbekistan. The building was the location of the signing of a peace treaty in 1865 following the Russian capture of Tashkent.

Overview

The Renaissance architecture styled Abulkasym Madrassah, was built in the 19th century. As per the then customs, madrassahs were named after the person who led the construction of the building. History has it that Abul Kasim, a noted personality in Tashkent, was behind the erection of the building. [1]

What made Abulkasym Madrassah, formerly the center against the Russian invasion, historically important was the signing of a Peace Treaty that took place at the building. Soon Tashkent was captured by the Russian General Chernyaev. [1]

Following the October Revolution in 1919, the Abulkasym madrassah was shut down. Later, the premises was used by a Tashkent toy factory. In course of time the building fell to decay. It was reconstructed only in the early 1980s, and inaugurated in 1987. The reinstated historical monument's cells were occupied by workshops that specialised in crafting traditional souvenirs catering for the tourist industry. [1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Abulkasym Madrassah". Visit Uzbekistan Travel. Retrieved 4 July 2013.

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