Khiva, a former Khanate

Madrasah of Allakuli Khan

The Madrasah of Allakuli Khan, built in the middle of the 19th century and considered the richest monument in its decoration. Majolica of Khorezmian type in black, white and blue colors prevails here, images in black contours is in the tambourines and framed double arcade of columns and three-quarters of the portal. The initiator of its construction was the Khiva ruler Allakuli Khan. In several khujdras on the first floor there was the city library, providing books for all students of Khiva Madrasah.

Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Mon Jun 10, 2013
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