Place:Isfara, Sughd, Tajikistan

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NameIsfara
TypeCity
Coordinates40.167°N 70.7°E
Located inSughd, Tajikistan
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Isfara is a city in Sughd Region in northern Tajikistan, situated on the border with Kyrgyzstan. The city was the seat of the former Isfara District.

There are currently territorial disputes between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan over the area of Isfara Valley.

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History

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The first author who mentions Esfara as a town, is Bābor. He praised the orchards and fruits of Isfara, especially its almonds. The 16th century saw the construction of large public buildings, notably mosques and medreseh. In the 18th century Isfara was the seat of the Khan of Ḵoqand whose wars with Bokhara resulted in the destruction of some historical monuments.

Around 20 km south, in the village of Chorku, the mausoleum Hazrati Shoh Mausoleum, is carved from wood, partly dating back to the 8th century, a structure that is unique in Central Asia.

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