According to Iranica KHIVA, the city gained prominence at the beginning of the 18th century after the establishment of a shrine complex dedicated to Pahlavan Mahmud, a 14th-century saint, poet and wrestler who became Khiva's patron saint; UNESCO 543 lists the 'Mausoleum of Pahlavon Mahmoud' among the monuments of Itchan Kala. Died 722 H/1322.
Sources
- Encyclopaedia Iranica — Paolo Sartori · vol. Vol. XVI, Fasc. 5, pp. 530-539, entry “KHIVA”
- Encyclopaedia Iranica — Mohsen Zakeri · vol. Vol. XIV, Fasc. 6, pp. 594-601, entry “JAVĀNMARDI”
- Encyclopaedia Iranica · entry “ZUR-ḴĀNA”
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Tentative Lists / Nomination Files
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