[1] It is famous for a minaret constructed in 1196–1198, under the reign of Ala ad-Din Tekish.

It was mentioned by Bukhara historian Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Jafar Narshakhi in the 10th century.

In the book of the XVII century historian Mahmud ibn Vali "Bahr ul-Asror" (1634-1641) the name of Vobkent county is Kamat.

There is also information about Vorakent in Mirzo Badeh's book "Majmaʼ al-arqom" ("Сборник чисел" ("Collection of Numbers"); 18th century).

The city has district organizations, a cotton factory, and a handicraft and art workshop.