Timur was born in 1336 in Transoxiana to noble family. Suffered severe injuries from childhood raids, earning name Tamerlane. Grew up in divided world after Genghis Khan's death
Born in 1336 in Kesh, Transoxiana, to Barlas chief Taraghai Bahdur. Initially ruled as Timur, later became amir after defeating rival leader. Collected dozens of wives and concubines during conquests
Timur was born in 1336 in Transoxania, a Mongol Barlas tribe. He became ruler of Transoxania by 1366 after defeating his brother-in-law. Timur conquered Kashgar in 1380 and supported Tokhtamysh against Russians
Timur was born in 1336 in Transoxania, a Mongol Barlas tribe. He became ruler of Transoxania by 1366 after defeating his brother-in-law. He defeated his brother-in-law Husayn in 1370 and declared himself ruler
Timur was born in 1336 near Samarkand, a member of the Turkicized Barlas tribe. He gained power by defeating his brother-in-law Amir Husayn in 1370. Timur conquered Transoxania by 1366 and established himself as ruler
Timur became head of Barlas tribe after father's death. He conquered Transoxiana and Khwarezm through military campaigns. Established Samarkand as capital and married Genghis Khan's descendant. Defeated Golden Horde Khan Tokhtamysh in 1395 Battle of Terek