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 was established in 1709 when the emir of the Ming tribe of Uzbeks, Shahrukh declared independence from the Khanate of Bukhara, establishing a state in the eastern part of the Fergana Valley. He built a citadel as his capital in the small town of Kokand, thus starting the Khanate of Kokand.

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.

The Turkestan Autonomy[b] or Kokand Autonomy was a short-lived state in Central Asia that existed at the beginning of the Russian Civil War. It was formed on 27 November 1917 [a] and existed until 22 February 1918. [citation needed] . It was a secular republic, [citation needed] headed by a president. [2]

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.

Kokand is a trading city on the Silk Road, at a junction where a route going north to Tashkent branches off the main trail from Samarkand through the Ferghana Valley and over a pass to Kashgar. It has existed for at least a thousand years.

In this concise travel guide, I’ll share with you all the best things to do in Kokand plus some extra travel tips. Kokand is home to the most popular historical monuments of the Fergana Valley and the Khudoyar Khan Palace is certainly the biggest draw of the city.

Places to visit and top sights in Kokand: How to get to Kokand: The Palace of Khudayar Khan (19th century) also known as the Kokand Urda stands apart from other architectural monuments of Kokand.

In the Fergana Valley of Uzbekistan, Kokand is a significant economic hub with a diversified economy focused on manufacturing, agriculture, and services. Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy; the city is well-known for its cotton, fruits, and vegetable production.