Amir Timur

Amir Timur, also known as Tamerlane, was a 14th-century Central Asian conqueror and military leader who founded the Timurid Empire. Born in 1336 in what is now Uzbekistan, he rose to power by uniting various Turkic tribes. His campaigns expanded his empire across Persia, the Middle East, and parts of India, marked by both military prowess and brutal tactics. Timur was also a patron of arts and architecture, with his reign influencing the cultural landscape of the region. He is remembered as a complex figure, recognized for his achievements and the devastation his conquests caused.