Zulfugarov's madrasa
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| Location | F. Khoyski Street, 7 |
| Area | Shaki, Azerbaijan |
| Built | 1911 |
Zulfugarov's madrasa or Zulfuqarov's Mollakhana is a former madrasa and a historical and architectural monument located in the city of Shaki, Azerbaijan.
The building was included in the list of immovable historical and cultural monuments of local significance by Decision No. 338 of the Cabinet of Azerbaijan dated November 3, 2021.
Zulfuqarov's madrasa was built in 1911[1] by the merchant Zulfuqarov. The construction date of the madrasa is inscribed in both the Hijri and Gregorian calendars on stone plaques located to the right and left of the building's main entrance door.[2]
After Azerbaijan was occupied by the Bolsheviks, the Zulfuqarov family's properties were confiscated.[3] In the following years, the madrasa building was used as a bank, as well as for sports, vocational, and music schools, and as a House of Intellectuals.[2]
After Azerbaijan regained its independence, the building was returned to private ownership. It is currently in a dilapidated condition.[2]
In 2001, the historic part of Shaki, where the building is located, was nominated for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. On July 7, 2019, "The Historic Centre of Shaki with the Khan’s Palace" was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.[4] The decision was adopted at the 43rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held at the Baku Congress Center.[5]
The building was included in the list of immovable historical and cultural monuments of local significance by Decision No. 338 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated November 3, 2021.[6][7]