Ismoili Somoni Monument

"Imposing, Art Deco–style monument honoring Samanid dynasty founder in a small, city square Was erected in 1999 to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of the Samanid State which existed from 819 to 999 Ismail Samani lived between 849-907 it was in 865 he was given his first taste of power with authority to rule Bukhara. Upon his brother's death in 892 Ismail Samani was elevated to the ruler of Transoxiana. He was to prove a capable military leader with successful engagements against the Saffarids, eventually expanding his Empire to include Khorasan. For many in the region, Ismail Samani is most famous for spreading Sunni Islam throughout his Empire"