Modari Khan Madrasa in Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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Modari Khan Madrasa

The earlier half of the Kosh Madrasa ensemble, built in honour of a ruler’s mother.

LocationBukhara, BukharaSuggested visit20–30 minGuide typeIndependent trip planning
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The story

Historical context

Modari Khan Madrasa faces the later Abdullah Khan Madrasa and gives the pair its chronological depth. Its measured façade is best understood in relation to the building opposite.

How to read the place

It offers a compact lesson in patronage and paired urban design. The place is easier to understand alongside Kosh Madrasa Ensemble, Abdullah Khan Madrasa.

Why it matters today

It offers a compact lesson in patronage and paired urban design. Reading the portal, courtyard and former student cells together helps explain how education and patronage shaped the surrounding street.

What to notice

Look for portal decoration, kosh ensemble view, and craft-centre context. Current interior use can change

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Why it matters

It offers a compact lesson in patronage and paired urban design.

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Highlights

  • Portal decoration
  • Kosh ensemble view
  • Craft-centre context
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Practical notes

Current interior use can change; focus on the ensemble if access is limited.

Suggested visit: 20–30 min.

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