By Akis Tatsis
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From conqueror to cultural icon, Amir Temur built cities, fostered knowledge, and left a timeless mark on Central Asia.
In the heart of Central Asia, Amir Temur, known in the West as Tamerlane, rose from Shahrisabz in the 14th century to forge one of history’s great empires.
A brilliant warrior and strategist, he united lands along the Silk Road and transformed Samarkand into a centre of culture, learning, and power.
His legacy is marked not only by conquest but also by diplomacy, architecture, and vision.
Temur’s story reveals both triumph and grief, from victories and city-building to the mausoleums built for his sons in Shahrisabz.
Today, his influence endures across Uzbekistan and beyond.
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