Timur: life of the week

Justin Marozzi explores the life, conquests and enduring legacy of the ruthless empire-builder

Published: May 26, 2026 at 12:07 PM

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Timur – sometimes known as Tamerlane – carved out one of history’s largest empires through sweeping military campaigns and ruthless violence.

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Emily Briffett and Justin Marozzi explore Timur’s rise from the Central Asian steppe, his extensive conquests from Delhi to Damascus, and the complicated legacy of a ruler remembered both as a cultural patron and a bloodthirsty, tyrannical conqueror.

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Isabel KingJunior content producer

Isabel King is a junior content producer at HistoryExtra

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