Emir Timur, full name Timur bin Taragay Barlas (1336-1405), was a famous military leader and statesman who established a large empire in Central Asia. Also known as Tamerlane in the West. Timur made Samarkand the capital and turned it into an important center of culture, science and trade. Here is some important information about Emir Timur:
His Life and Rise
- *His Birth and Youth*: Timur was born in 1336 in Shehr-i Sabz, within the borders of today's Uzbekistan. He belonged to the Barlas tribe and was known for his warriorship in his youth.
- *Rise to Power*: In the 1370s, after the disintegration of the Mongol Empire, a power vacuum emerged in Central Asia. Taking advantage of this gap, Timur established dominance in the Transoxiana region and expanded his empire by defeating other powers in the region in a short time.
His Reign and Military Achievements
- *Expeditions and Conquests*: Timur organized expeditions in a wide geography from India to the Ottoman Empire, from Russia to the Middle East. He conquered Delhi in 1398, and in 1402 he defeated Ottoman Sultan Yıldırım Bayezid in the Battle of Ankara.
- *Empire*: Timur's empire extended to Transoxiana, Khorasan, Iran, Iraq, Anatolia, the Caucasus and the north of India.
Cultural and Scientific Contributions
- *Construction of Samarkand*: Timur made Samarkand the capital of his empire and enriched it architecturally. He had many mosques, madrassas, tombs and palaces built in the city.
- *Science and Art*: Timur patronized scientists, artists and craftsmen. Samarkand became one of the most important cultural and scientific centers of the period. Important scientists such as Ulugh Beg were raised during this period.
His Death and Legacy
- *Death*: Timur fell ill and died in 1405 while he was about to organize an expedition to China. His body was buried in the Gur-i Emir tomb in Samarkand.
- *Legacy*: Timur's legacy continued with the Timurid Dynasty founded by his descendants. The Timurid State made great contributions, especially in the fields of art, architecture and science, and continued the legacy started by Timur.
Emir Timur has been remembered throughout history as both a cruel conqueror and a great statesman. During his reign, Samarkand became one of the most important cultural centers in world history, and Timur's legacy continues to be kept alive in this city.
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10 июл 2024
