Timurid dynasty

Timurid dynasty

Timurid dynasty, (fl. 15th–16th century CE), dynasty  of Turkic-Mongol origin descended from the conqueror Timur  (Tamerlane). The period of Timurid rule was renowned for its brilliant revival of artistic and intellectual life in Iran and Central Asia.

• Timurid dynasty, (fl. 15th–16th century CE), dynasty  of Turkic-Mongol origin descended from the conqueror Timur  (Tamerlane). The period of Timurid rule was renowned for its brilliant revival of artistic and intellectual life in Iran and Central Asia.

After Timur’s death (1405), his conquests were divided between two of his sons: Mīrānshāh (died 1407) received Iraq, Azerbaijan, Moghān, Shīrvān, and Georgia, while Shāh Rokh was left with Khorāsān.

• After Timur’s death (1405), his conquests were divided between two of his sons: Mīrānshāh (died 1407) received Iraq, Azerbaijan, Moghān, Shīrvān, and Georgia, while Shāh Rokh was left with Khorāsān.