Ihlasiye Madrasa and Complex

It is the largest and most striking in appearance among the existing madrasas in Bitlis. Its plan and decorative features indicate that the madrasa is a 13th century work built in the classical Seljuk style. However, there is no inscription from that period. The earliest sources from which we can obtain information about the madrasa are the repair inscription currently found on the main gate of the building and the Şerefnâme written by the ruler of the time, Şeref Han V (1578-1597).