Tamerlane
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| Reign | 1370-1405 |
|---|---|
| Coronation | 1370, Balkh |
| Buried | Gur-e Amir, Samarkand |
| Predecessor | Amir Husayn |
| Successor | Khalil Sultan |
| Royal House | Timurid |
| Father | Muhammad Taraghai |
| Mother | Tekina Mohbegim |
| Religious beliefs | Islam |
Statue of Tamerlane in Samarkand
Tamerlane (8 April 1336 – 18 February 1405) was a Turkic conqueror in the 14th century. His real name is Tīmūr bin Taraghay Barlas. He is also known by these names: Temur, Taimur, Timur Lenk, Timur-i Leng, Temur-e Lang, Amir Timur, Aqsaq Timur, and Tamburlaine.