The Multani Caravanserai is a caravanserai located in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was established in the 14th century and is located opposite to the Bukhara Caravanserai.[1]
The caravanserai was built to house merchants from the medieval city of Multan (now in Punjab, Pakistan) who frequented the region for trade, and used this caravanserai as a stop.[2][3] They included Zoroastrians, who are also believed to have erected the Ateshgah Temple in Surakhani.[3]
The caravanserai has a square shape and the construction of the building is in an ancient style.[4] There are a lot of balconies around the courtyard. Now the Multani Caravanserai houses a restaurant of Azerbaijani cuisine.[5] In 2020, restoration works were commenced on the site with a completion time of 2022.[6]
The caravanserai has been linked to the historical relationship between Azerbaijan and Pakistan.[7]
References edit
- ^ www.advantour.com/azerbaijan/baku/ - Bukhara Caravanserai
- ^ Amity, Volumes 1-3. Indo-Soviet Cultural Society. 1963. p. 135. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- ^ a b Museums, Reserves, Galleries of Baku — National Tourism Promotion Bureau, 2017.
- ^ "Multani caravanserai on the Silk Road". www.advantour.com.
- ^ Museums, Reserves, Galleries of Baku — National Tourism Promotion Bureau, 2017.
- ^ "Multani caravanserai to be restored in Icherisheher". Azer News. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Pakistan, Azerbaijan likely to launch direct flights in coming months: Ambassador Bilal Hayee". News.az. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.