Islam Khodja Madras and Minaret

Islam Khodja Madras and Minaret were built by order of prime – minister of Isfandiyar – khan, the last khan of Khiva, in 1908. The Minaret’s harmonic figure can be observed from all parts of the city. Its high is 57 meters, and it is the highest minaret of Khiva. The basement diameter is 9,5 meters. The tapering column gives an additional easeness to minaret.  The minaret is belted with lines of glazed blue and green patterns composed in unique ornaments. This Minaret can be only compared to Minaret Kalyan in Bukhara, which was designed earlier than Islam Khodja Minaret.

There is an Islam Khodja Madras near the minaret. Talented architects of Khiva took part in building of this construction.   They used their art to create a splendid architectural ensemble.  A well decorated arch leads to the square yard of the Madras. The yard is surrounded with 42 khudjra-cells, where students lived. A big domical hall located in the yard.

Presently there is a museum of handicraft art in the Madras.