Multani Caravanserai

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]

Multani Caravanserai and Bukhara Caravanserai
Multani Caravanserai
A restaurant in the caravanserai

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
  1. www.advantour.com/azerbaijan/baku/ - Bukhara Caravanserai
  2. Amity, Volumes 1-3. Indo-Soviet Cultural Society. 1963. p. 135. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
  3. Museums, Reserves, Galleries of Baku — National Tourism Promotion Bureau, 2017.
  4. "Multani caravanserai on the Silk Road". www.advantour.com.
  5. Museums, Reserves, Galleries of Baku — National Tourism Promotion Bureau, 2017.
  6. "Multani caravanserai to be restored in Icherisheher". Azer News. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  7. "Pakistan, Azerbaijan likely to launch direct flights in coming months: Ambassador Bilal Hayee". News.az. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.

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