Kukeldash madrasah

Today we visited Kukeldash madrasah with my cousemates .

 In Bukhara , near the famous historical complex Lyabi-hauz the well known architectural monument Kukeldash madrasah is located. It was built in 1568 - 1569 during the reign of Abdulla Khan second and was founded by Bukhara governor Kulbaba who ruled the city under several Khans and managed to maintain good relations with all of them. 

For this close relationship with Khans the governor was given the title Kukeldash ; which of the highest standings in the Khans court and meant " a milk brother " . Later the madrasah named after him . Many people believe that Kukeldash madrasah is a part of the Lyabi-hauz complex but that is wrong . It was proved by historical excavation and 

Kukeldash madrasah was also unique building of its time in terms of architecture. Virtually all the madrasahs then had the similar design of a solid rectangle with a large decorated portal and courtyard . Kukeldash madrasah has no solid walls . Instead they are wall with niches and balconies with stucco ornaments. 

There are 160 hujra cells in the madrasah filling the both along the perimeter of the spacious courtyard. In 18 th century it was used as a Caravan-sarai.