The Madrasa of Ulugh Beg in Samarqand (1417-20): standing in front of the Registan square, this four-iwan madrasa has four domed chambers on the corners, possibly functioning as mausolea, and a vaulted prayer hall on the iwan axis. The Registan square was defined later by the addition of two other madrasas to form a locus of urban life.

 

Side facade of the Madrasa of Ulugh Beg.     Main or entrance facade of the Madrasa with its massive pishtak and two side cylindrical minarets.     General view of the Registan Square with the Madrasa of Ulugh Beg to the left, the Shirdor Madrasa on the right (1635-36) and the Tilakari Madrasa (1660) in the center.

 

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