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How did Timur begin to attain power?
Timur reduced the Chagatai khans to the position of figureheads.
Did he accomplish that through battle or subterfuge?
he ruled in their name.
Did he go on to expand his people's lands?
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Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Timur began to gain a following of people in Balkh.
What was the result of his popularity in Balkh?
sharing his belongings with them.

Question: Did he end up ruling Balkh?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Timur end up ruling Balkh?