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Minaret and Mosque of Khoja Islam
Islam Khodja - Chief Vizier during the reign Muhammad Rahim Khan II and his son Isfandiyar Khan, unlike most of Khan's officials, was an excellent educated man and visionary, held progressive views. Islam Khoja was frequently in St. Petersburg, was interested in events occurring in Europe and the whole world understood the need for modern reforms in the Khanate. He was a supporter of the development of commercial, business and cultural ties with European countries, in particular with Russia, supported the creation of local industry. At his insistence, were built in Khiva Khanate in the first European type school (based on the personal funds of Islam Khodja), cotton factory, hospital, pharmacy, post and telegraphs, bridges and roads were considered projects of railway construction. However, the fate of the creator of madrassa and minaret was tragic. The clergy and the conservative-minded notables hostile to the policy of Islam Khoja and his innovations. It is believed that they were able to win over Isfandiyar Khan, convincing him that Islam Khodja (which it still accounted for and test) is a threat to Khan's power. The fate of the vizier was sealed. One night, when Islam Hodja returned to his country residence, unknowns inflicted deaths stab wounds and fled. Islam Khoja Minaret
Lightweight and slim silhouette of Islam Khoja minaret, surrounded by glittering ribbons of mosaic facings, was the most expressive symbol of Ichan-Kala. The platform of the minaret at a height of 45 meters is the highest observation point in the panorama of Khiva. Islam Khoja minaret of the barrel having a diameter of 9.5 meters at the base, strongly reduced upward. Through the lantern on top of a stalactite cornice, backplate and ceramic grill - "pandjara". Brick inlay Islam Khoja minaret emphasizes its monumentality. The minaret surrounded with sparkling bands facings of glazed tiles, mainly blue, blue, white and turquoise colors. For the beauty and elegance of this minaret is matched only Kalon minaret in Bukhara. In the construction of minarets and the preparation of a decorative ornament attended the best artists of his time Balta Waysov, Ishmuhammad Khudaiberdiev, Kalandar Kuchum, Hudaybergen Hoji. Islam Khodja Madrasah
Islam Khodja Madrasah - is a special architectural structure, which reflects the influence of time and the spirit of inspiration Khiva masters. Master Bolta Waysov and Madiminov carried madrassas decoration glaze on the sketches of Ishmuhammad Hudayberdiev. The skill of architects can be seen in contrasting combinations of architectural forms, skillfully used in a limited space. Mihrab (prayer niche in the wall of the mosque, facing towards Mecca) decorated with majolica and carved alabaster. Currently, in the madrasa is located the Museum of Applied Arts. |
In the south-east of Ichan-Kala is a unique architectural ensemble of Khodja Islam, consisting of the smallest madrassah and the highest minaret in Khiva, rising in shape to the ancient minarets XI-XII centuries.
Builders to beat Kalon minaret in Bukhara, using the ancient tradition of the construction of minarets in the form of narrow towers. Height of the tallest minaret in Khiva is 57 m (including basement). The ensemble was built in 1908-1910.
Asymmetric Islam Khodja madrassah plays an important role in the Ichan-Kala, serving as a backdrop the famous minaret Islam Khoja, to which it is adjacent to its main facade. His small yard built the 42 hudjras one floor. The second floor is just above the input band, adorned with magnificent majolica decoration. The decor of the main facade madrassa used blue and white majolica. South-eastern part of the madrasa is a mosque with a low massive dome.
