Changes After Construction
The complex underwent comprehensive repairs in 1277 and 1301.
In 1945, the madrasa units were used by the Directorate of Foundations and the Red Crescent’s aid organization for the poor of Üsküdar as a kitchen and food storehouse.
From the 2000s onward, one part of the madrasa, together with the classroom, was used as a Qur’an course, while the other part was used as an imaret/soup kitchen.
Today, it continues to function as a Qur’an course and an imaret.
Featured Highlights
The madrasa is located in the courtyard of the Ahmediye Mosque, in an “L”-shaped plan, between the classroom and the library.
It has two wings and 11 rooms; the rooms are covered with domes.
In front of the rooms, there is a domed portico resting on marble columns, with round/barrel arches.
The cells have fireplace and cupboard niches; they are lit by windows opening onto the portico and to the outside.
At the point where the two wings meet, there is a ghusl room; the toilets are located in the rear section.
