Tamerlane (may 3, 1336 – sep 27, 1405)
Description:
Amir Timur is remembered as a vicious conqueror, who razed ancient cities to the ground and put entire populations to the sword. On the other hand, he is also known as a great patron of the arts, literature, and architecture. One of his achievements is his capital at the beautiful city of Samarkand, in modern-day Uzbekistan.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 3, 1336
sep 27, 1405
~ 69 years