Andijan
General information | SightsAndijan district is located in eastern part of Fergana Valley and occupies territory of 4 200 square kilometers. Climate is sharp continental with a big difference in winter and summer temperatures. Population 1 899 000 people. Andjan district includes 14 administrative regions with Andijan as a center.
Asaka, Khanabad and Karasu are main centers of Andijan district.
Under the hot Asian sun, among the shady fruit gardens is located Andijan a pearl of Golden Valley, as ancient as Great Silk Road. City known from the 9th century is situated in the east of Fergana Valley being surrounded by high mountains.
The ancient caravan road passed one's time through Andijan connecting China with Central Asia. Andijan served as the east gate to Fergana Valley. Along the banks of Karadarya river a lot of caravan-serays were located that gave a life to Andijan city. Many different legends give interpretation of city's name. However, following to the explanations given by historians, name of the city comes from the Uzbek kin “Andi”.
Already in the 1st century Andijan was a part of Kushan khanate, in 9th-10th centuries it was a part of Samanids state. In 9th century Andijan has survived rapid development in all the spheres. In 15th century city is mentioned in chronicles as Andigan. Andijan was ruled that time by Zahreddin Mukhammad Bobur — great state figure, scientist, poet, historian and the author of famous book “Bobur-nome” who was known later as a founder of great Mogul empire in India. Bobur's house is still reserved in Andijan being open for a lot of tourists. In 16th century, Andijan was conquered by Sheibanids and became a part of Kokand khanate.
In 1902, strong earthquake happened in Andijan and many architectural monuments were destroyed in result. But nevertheless, still there are some place for seesighting over there. One of the must visit places in Andijan is Djami Complex that occupies territory in 1.5 hectares and includes madrassah, mosque and minaret. Beginning from 1989, the Bobur museum is open for tourists.
HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL MONUMENTS OF ANDIJAN
• Medrassah Djami
• Djuma Mosque
