Kokand city, located in the western part of the Fergana Valley, is one of the most ancient cities of Uzbekistan

The Palace of Khudayar Khan[edit]
The Palace of Khudayar Khan was built between 1863 and 1874 by ruler Muhammad Khudayar Khan. American diplomat Eugene Schulyer described it as being "much larger and more magnificent than any other [palace] in Central Asia.”^[6]
Khudayar Khan commissioned architect Mir Ubaydullo to build him a royal residence with 113 rooms set around seven courtyards.^[7] The ruler wanted his mother to live in one of the palace's grand buildings, but she refused and set up her yurt in a courtyard.^[8]
The facade of the building is decorated with mosaic tiles and an Arabic inscription above the entrance. The inscription translates as “Seid Mohammad Khudayar Khan: the great ruler”.
Most of the palace, including its harem, was demolished by the Soviets, but 19 rooms remain.^[9] These are open to the public, and the interiors have been partially restored.^[7] They show a combination of Russian and traditional Uzbek styles, and the exquisite craftsmanship of Kokand's 19th century artisans. It is possible to view the palace's collection of Chinese ceramics on request.^[7]
Juma Mosque[edit]
Kokand's Juma Mosque (Friday Mosque) is located on Chursu Square in the historic Icheri Sheher part of the city. It was built between 1809 and 1812 by Muhammad Umar Khan, who was ruler of Kokand from 1810 until his death in 1822.
The mosque is built around a large courtyard and has a 100m long iwan supported on 98 redwood columns, which are ornately carved and were brought from India.^[7] The minaret is 22m high.^[10]
Although intended to be Kokand's main place of worship, the Juma Mosque remained shut for most of the 20th century. It then reopened after much needed restoration in 1989 and now houses a small museum of applied arts with displays of embroideries and ceramics.^[11]