Mukimi Museum in Kokand stands as a tribute to the renowned poet, Aminkhudja Mukimiy, who lived and worked in this historic madrasah. Built between 1827 and 1860 at the behest of Miyon Fazl Ahad, also known as Sahibzoda Hazrat, a revered mystic, scientist, and statesman, the madrasah was a center of learning and culture in Kokand.
The exact architect of the madrasah is unknown, but Iskandar Khoja is credited with crafting its magnificent carved gates. The madrasah was constructed in an old residential quarter, with new buildings added to vacant lots, giving it a unique and somewhat irregular shape. The complex is divided into three inner courtyards, each designated for different levels of education: adno (primary), avsat (secondary), and alo (higher).
Made entirely of burnt brick with a plaster interior, the main dome of the madrasah is located on the west side of the south courtyard, where the entrance is through a domed gate. The southern courtyard, measuring 32 by 36 meters, also houses a mosque with a minaret. The cells surrounding the gate now serve as the hujra (cell) of poet Muhammad Aminhoja Mukimi. The north and west courtyards are also surrounded by cells and classrooms (darskhona), totaling 24 cells in the madrasah. Another poet, Mukhi Kokandi, also had a cell in this historic complex.
Originally, part of the site was occupied by the Shahi Atlas weaving factory, but the entire territory has since been converted into the Mukimi Museum. The museum houses Mukimi’s khudjra, where he lived and taught for many years, along with his works and a display on the literary environment of Kokand in the second half of the 19th century.
Mukimi Museum stands as a testament to the rich literary heritage of Kokand and the legacy of Aminkhudja Mukimiy, whose poetry and teachings continue to inspire visitors and scholars alike.