Emin Minaret was built in 1778 in honor of Emin by his son. Emin was a Uigur chieftain who consolidated the territory of Turfan and prevented it from outside invasion. Submitting to the Qing court he was granted a title by the Qing Emperor.

Information source: Tourist Guide to Ancient Architecture, Vol. 1, Zhongguo Jianzhu Gongye Chubanshe (1981)
Photo source: George Leung (1997)