Timur, [b] also known as Tamerlane[c] (1320s – 17/18 February 1405), was a Turco-Mongol conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire in and around modern-day Afghanistan, Iran, and Central Asia, becoming the first ruler of the Timurid dynasty.

Feb 20, 2025 · Timur, also called Timur the Lame and Tamerlane, Turkic conqueror, chiefly remembered for the barbarity of his conquests from India and Russia to the Mediterranean Sea and for the cultural achievements of his dynasty.

The empire was founded by Timur (also known as Tamerlane), a warlord of Turco-Mongol lineage, who established the empire between 1370 and his death in 1405. He envisioned himself as the great restorer of the Mongol Empire of Genghis Khan, regarded himself as Genghis's heir, and associated closely with the Borjigin.

Timur, later Timūr Gurkānī, also known as Amir Timur or Tamerlane ("Timur the Lame"), was a Turco-Mongol Persianate warlord and the founder and the first monarch of the Timurid dynasty. As a military commander, he never lost a battle and is often considered one of the greatest generals and tacticians of all time.

The Timurid conquests and invasions started in the late 14th century with Timur 's control over the Chagatai Khanate and ended at the start of the 15th century with the death of Timur.

Apr 8, 2022 · Timur was a great state builder and warlord who united almost all of Central Asia, Afghanistan and Iran under his reign. Image: Emir Timur feasts in the gardens of Samarkand. How did Timur come to be called “Timur the lame”?

Timur (Emir Timur), Tamerlane or Tamerbeg (9 April 1336 – 17 February 1405) was a Turco-Mongol conqueror in the 14th century who is regarded as one of history's greatest military leaders and strategists.

Timur (9 April 1336 – 17 or 18 February 1405) was a Turco-Mongol conqueror, the founder of the Timurid Empire in Persia and Cental Asia, and the first ruler in the Timurid dynasty.

Jul 21, 2019 · Amir Timur is remembered as a vicious conqueror, who razed ancient cities to the ground and put entire populations to the sword. On the other hand, he is also known as a great patron of the arts, literature, and architecture.

Timur, Temur, Tarmashirin Khan, Emir Timur, or Amir Timur (9 April 1336 – 18 February 1405), and more widely known as Tamerlane, was a Turkic ruler and conqueror. He founded the huge Timurid empire that included largely the today’s Central Asia (without most of Kazakhstan), Afghanistan, Iran, parts of Turkey and even more.