Pahlavon Mahmud Complex

The mausoleum complex has a total area of 50x30m, and was originally built in 1664 as a miraculous dome over the grave of Pahlavon Mahmud.

Pahlavon Mahmud (1247-1326) was a local poet who emerged from humble craftsmen, and was also famous for his heroic strength as an unbeatable wrestler, and his ability to heal people.

Pahlavon Mahmud lived in the 13th century and was a local poet who emerged from humble craftsmen, and was also famous for his heroic strength as an unbeatable wrestler, and his ability to heal people.

[citation needed] Initially, the mausoleum building was modest, but as this place became a famous pilgrimage site, mosques and khanaqahs were built here.

Gradually, the mausoleum turned into a wonderful structure with the largest dome in Khiva, covered with blue glazed tiles with a sloping top.

[citation needed] According to the inscription on the gatehouse, the construction date of the P. Pahlavon Mahmud complex is considered to be 1701, when Shohniyoz Khan built it.

In 1913, under the leadership of master Kurbonniyoz, a two-storey madrasah was built on the west side of the courtyard, and a columned veranda opposite it.

By the end of the 19th century, the Pahlavon Mahmud complex had turned into a burial place for Khiva khans and their close relatives.

The khanaqah's dome is decorated with glazed tiles in blue and white, and has two floral medallions on each side.

The main buildings of the P. Pahlavon Mahmud complex were built under the leadership of Odina Muhammad Murod.

The marble tombstones of Abulgazi-khan (1663) and Anush-khan (1681) were moved to the new building and were installed next to the burial niche of Muhammad Rahim-khan I.