Kokand (/ ˈkoʊkænd / KOH-kand) [a] is a city in Fergana Region in eastern Uzbekistan, at the southwestern edge of the Fergana Valley. Administratively, Kokand is a district-level city, that includes the urban-type settlement Muqimiy. [2] . The population of Kokand as of 2022 was approximately 259,700. [1] .

The Khanate of Kokand[d] was a Central Asian polity [2] in the Fergana Valley centred on the city of Kokand between 1709 and 1876. It was ruled by the Ming tribe of Uzbeks. [3] . Its territory is today divided between Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan.

Kokand is the oldest city on the Great Silk Road. The city is rich in luxurious monuments and majestic madrassas, and this is not surprising, because Kokand was the center of education and development of sciences. Following attractions must be visited : ️ Khudoyar Khan Palace, ️ Jami Mosque, ️ Madari Khan Mausoleum, ️ Norbut-biy Madrasah,

May 7, 2021 · Known in ancient times as Khavakend, Kokand blossomed in the 19th century when it became the capital of the Kokand Khanate, which encompassed territory from Southern Kazakhstan and Tashkent all the way to Chinese Turkestan.

Sep 1, 2022 · Kokand is located in Eastern Uzbekistan at the southwestern edge of the Fergana Valley, about 230 km southeast of Tashkent and close to the border with Tajikistan and is perhaps the most attractive city for a tourist in the Uzbek Fergana Valley.

Oct 7, 2018 · The Khanate of Kokand (sometimes spelled Khoqand) was a Central Asian state in Fergana Valley that existed from 1709–1876 within the territory of modern Kyrgyzstan, eastern Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, and southeastern Kazakhstan. Kokand is located in eastern Uzbekistan, at the southwestern edge of the Fergana Valley.

It lies in the western Fergana Valley, at road and rail junctions from Tashkent to the valley. The ancient town of Khavakend occupied the site from at least the 10th century and was situated on the caravan route from India and China. In the 13th century it was destroyed by the Mongols.

Sep 1, 2022 · Khudyar Khan Palace is Kokand ‘s most remarkable sight as well as one of the most glittering royal residences in central Asia. This majestic and notable building serves as a reminder of the last ruler of the Kokand Khanate, Khudoyar.

When it was captured by the Russians in 1865, it was a walled city of some 70,000 inhabitants and already a leading centre of trade with Russia. In 1867 it was made the administrative centre of the new governorate-general of…

Aug 1, 2023 · We spent three nights in Kokand sightseeing. Here are some of the highlights of Kokand. Kokand is a city of 200,000 inhabitants in the eastern part of Uzbekistan. Located in the Fergana Valley, which leads to Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, the region is well known for its devout Muslim population.