another name for
Tamerlane (1336-1405),
Mongol conqueror, born of a
noble family in Russia, and descendant of
Genghis Khan. He became head of his family tribe and began his long conquest to regain lost territories once ruled by his ancestors.
Tamerlane conquered
vast areas surrounding his homeland, to the
Great Wall of
China, to parts of
Persia,
India,
Asia Minor and Turkey. Known as a cruel conqueror, after capturing cities he slaughtered thousands of the defenders and built pyramids of their skulls. In 1405 while
planning an
expedition to
China he fell
ill with fever and died, and his
empire, divided among his sons, quickly
disintegrated. The name Timur Lenk (Timur the
Lame) was acquired after arrow wounds received in battle permanently
crippled him.
(1335-1405)
Mongol conqueror and great-great-grandson of
Genghis Khan. He conquered great parts of Russia,
Persia,
India and
central Asia. He was noted chiefly for his
savage exploits, despite his
promotion of
art and
science. Timur Lenk literally means "Timur the
Lame." Same commentaries around Timur Lenk, around 1300. --The
PE Course (1
Sept. 64)
(1335@1405)
Mongol conqueror and great-great-grandson of
Genghis Khan. He conquered great parts of Russia,
Persia,
India and
central Asia. He was noted chiefly for his
savage exploits, despite his
promotion of
art and
science. Timur Lenk literally means "Timur the
Lame." Same commentaries around Timur Lenk, around 1300.
- The PE Course (1 Sept. 64) (1335 - 1405)
Mongol conqueror and great-great-grandson of
Genghis Khan. He conquered great parts of Russia,
Persia,
India and
central Asia. He was noted chiefly for his
savage exploits, despite his
promotion of
art and
science. Timur Lenk literally means "Timur the
Lame."