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Kukeldash Madrasah is a historic Islamic school located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It was constructed between 1568 and 1570 during the reign of Abdullah Khan II, a Shaybanid dynasty ruler. The madrasah is named after Kulbaba Kukeldash, a notable Islamic scholar and the tutor of Abdullah Khan II.

The building has a symmetrical layout and consists of four courtyards with various classrooms, dormitories, and lecture halls surrounding them. The madrasah is built of baked bricks and features a typical Islamic architecture with an impressive entrance portal and a dome. The portal is richly decorated with ceramic tiles and inscriptions from the Quran.

During its history, Kukeldash Madrasah served as a religious and educational center, attracting students from all over Central Asia. However, it was closed down in the early 20th century during the Soviet period when the government banned Islamic education. It was later restored and opened to the public in the 1990s as a part of the national heritage of Uzbekistan.

Today, the Kukeldash Madrasah is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of Uzbekistan's rich Islamic heritage. It is also an important center for Islamic studies and education in Tashkent.