One of the biggest Islamic sights of Tashkent around the Chorsu area is the Kukaldash Madrasah. This structure has already been serving as an example of the ancient parts of the capital

One of the biggest Islamic sights of Tashkent around the Chorsu area is the Kukaldash Madrasah. This structure has already been serving as an example of the ancient parts of the capital. In the 10th century, it was here that one of the famous city gates was located.
Madrasa was built in Tashkent in the XVI century, during the reign of the Sheybanids dynasty. The construction was led by the prime minister, who became famous for the name of the ”Capricorn“, that is, the” foster brother". He was one of the trusted relatives of the rulers of Tashkent, Barokhon and Darvich. This is how the name madrasa came from. They associate many legends with the activities of madrasa. According to older adults in the area, mass executions were previously conducted on the territory of the madrasah. In order to make the women in Sharmans and to be a lesson to the local population, they were thrown from the highest minaret. According to another legend, the pistachio tree, spreading in one of the domes of madrasa, was considered sacred. On one of the inner walls of madrasa we can see an inscription similar to the ancient Roman proverb – “Ars longa - vita brevia”: “death is inevitable, but the Labor created by man remains forever”. Today, the Kukaldash Madrasah is one of the largest architectural monuments of the capital. The tall building, built of ripe brick, was built according to the principle of Muslim religious institutions: a large inner courtyard – surrounded by huts and classrooms. The front part of the building, the height of the roof at the entrance, is almost 20 meters, where the corner minarets are located on either side of the traditional carved veranda. On the windows of the building, a sunscreen is used, on which carved patterns with the name of Allah and His Prophet Muhammad, which are sacred to any believer, are visible.
The madrasah was a witness of many events throughout its entire history, these internal wars and disasters, the madrasah was destroyed several times because of the earthquake, the caravanserai was also here, in the XIX century this building served as the residence of the Kokand Khan. From here, the Tashkent rebels were shot dead from the cannon. The dilapidated building has seen a lot of things. In the years of independence, by the power of the Masters of Tashkent, the Koshkaldash madrasah was completely renovated. And it was decided to return to Madrasa the status of a religious institution. Today, it is possible to hear the voices of the muezzins who call Muslims to prayer here, while in the cells there are lessons for students and various religious ceremonies.