Establishment of the Timurid Empire by Timur

The Timurid Empire, founded by Timur in 1370, marked a significant period in Central Asian history. Born on April 8, 1336, in Kesh near Samarkand, Timur was a member of the Turkicized Barlas tribe, a Mongol subgroup that had settled in Transoxiana. His early life as a bandit leader shaped his formidable character. Despite sustaining a severe leg injury from an arrow, which earned him the moniker 'Timur the Lame,' he rose to power and established a vast empire that spanned much of Central Asia and parts of the Middle East. The Timurid Empire is noted for its cultural achievements and architectural advancements, particularly in cities like Samarkand and Herat. The empire lasted until 1506, when the last Timurid ruler of Herat, Badi az Zaman, was defeated by the Uzbek Muhammad Shaibani Khan. However, the legacy of the Timurid dynasty continued through Zahir-ud-Din Babur, who re-established the dynasty in India in 1526, leading to the formation of the Mughal Empire. The Timurid Empire's influence on art, culture, and governance remains significant in the historical narrative of the region.