Timur

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Chess engine - Tamerlane

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Timur, (also known as Temur, Taimur, Timur Lenk, Timur i Leng, Tamerlane, Tamburlaine, or Taimur-e-Lang, which translates to Timur the Lame, as he was lame after sustaining an injury in battle) (1336–February 1405) was a renowned 14th century Turkish conqueror, ruler of the Timurid Empire (1370–1405) in Central Asia, and founder of the Timurid dynasty, which survived until 1506. Known for his daring military adventures, audacious campaigns and aggressive expansions, Timur was also responsible for bloodthirsty massacres of civilians and the plunders of whole nations.

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1336 - 1405 - 14th century - Timurid Empire - 1370 - Central Asia - Timurid dynasty - 1506

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The word Timur or Tumur means iron in Turkish.

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Iron - Turkish

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