Timur Khan and the Insulting Nickname "Tamerlane"
Channel: Past in a Minute / Praeteritum in minuto
Date: 2024-01-25

Explore the intriguing tale behind the name of Timur in this short video! Delve into the life of the man considered the heir to Genghis Khan, as we uncover why he is also known as Tamerlane. From his humble beginnings as a bandit to the conquest of vast territories, discover the origin of the nickname "Timur-e-Lang" and its transformation into the more familiar Tamerlane.