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Shirbudun Palace
Shirbudun Palace (uzbek: Shirbudun saroyi) is a palace complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, that served as one of the political centers of the Bukhara Emirate, Bukhara emirs. The construction of the palace began around 1870 during the rule of Muzaffar bin Nasrullah (1860–1885) in the Bukhara Emirate. In the 1870s, under the direction of the architect Abdurasul and the plasterer Rahim Hayotov, the palace complex, including the palace itself, a reception hall, a pool, a mosque, and other buildings, was built in Shirbudun. The external appearance of the palace reflects architectural features from Iran and Europe. During the reign of 'Abd al-Ahad Khan, Emir Abd al-Ahad Khan, several palace chambers and elegant halls were added to the palace. History Shirbudun Palace was constructed during the rule of Muzaffar bin Nasrullah (1860–1885) and 'Abd al-Ahad Khan, Emir Abd al-Ahad Khan (1885–1910) in the Bukhara Emirate . In the 1870s, under the direction of the plasterer Rahim Hayotov, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bukhara
Bukhara ( ) is the List of cities in Uzbekistan, seventh-largest city in Uzbekistan by population, with 280,187 residents . It is the capital of Bukhara Region. People have inhabited the region around Bukhara for at least five millennia, and the city has existed for half that time. Located on the Silk Road, the city has long served as a center of trade, scholarship, culture, and religion. Bukhara served as the capital of the Khanate of Bukhara, Emirate of Bukhara and later Bukhara People’s Soviet Republic. It was the birthplace of the scholar Imam Bukhari. The city has been known as "Noble Bukhara" (''Bukhārā-ye sharīf''). Bukhara has about 140 architectural monuments. UNESCO has listed the historic center of Bukhara (which contains numerous mosques and madrasas) as a List of World Heritage Sites in Uzbekistan, World Heritage Site. Names The exact name of the city of Bukhara in ancient times is unknown. The whole Oasis of Bukhara, oasis was called Bukhara in ancient times, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
