Two Examples of Tombs That Have Survived in Hokand: Dahma-I Shahan and Madari Khan

The climatic conditions and geographical location of Fergana, one of the most important basins of Turkestan, have brought the region to the forefront throughout history. The region has been a place where not only foreign powers but also Turkish tribes constantly raided. The Khanate of Kokand, which ruled in Fergana between 1709 and 1876, maintained its political power in the region for a long time and also contributed to the development of the city of Kokand with its construction activities. The city, which showed great development in a short time, became the capital of the khanate. Different building types such as mosques, madrasahs, tombs, bridges, baths, castles and palaces were built in Kokand. The city of Kokand became the center of science, culture and art of its time. Among the building groups in the city, tombs have a special importance because they are sacred places and are constantly visited. Among the surviving works of the Kokand Khanate in Kokand, Dahma-i Shahan and Madari Khan Tombs are remarkable in terms of their architectural features. It is known that Dahma-i Şahan Tomb belongs to the khans, and Madari Khan Tomb belongs to the female representatives of the khanate. In this study, Dahma-i Shahan and Madari Khan Tombs, which reflect the architectural features of the Kokand Khanate, are examined in detail in terms of plan, material and decoration features.