Tamerlane

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Statue of Tamerlane in Samarkand
Statue of Tamerlane in Samarkand

Tamerlane (1336 – February 1405) was a Mongol conqueror in the 14th century. His real name is Tīmūr bin Taraghay Barlas. He is also know by these names: Temur, Taimur, Timur Lenk, Timur-i Leng, Temur-e Lang, Amir Timur, Aqsaq Timur, and Tamburlaine