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4. Tamerlane

Fri Apr 19, 2013, 09:31 AM

Apr 2013

"I am not a man of blood; and God is my witness that in all my wars I have never been the aggressor, and that my enemies have always been the authors of their own calamity." —Timur, after the conquest of Aleppo

Timur, Tarmashirin Khan, Emir Timur (Persian: تیمور‎ Timūr, Chagatai: Temür "iron"; 9 April 1336 – 18 February 1405), historically known as Tamerlane (from Persian: تيمور لنگ‎, Timūr-e Lang, Aksak Timur "Timur the Lame" in Turkish), was a Turkic ruler.

He conquered West, South and Central Asia and founded the Timurid dynasty. He was the grandfather of Ulugh Beg, who ruled Central Asia from 1411 to 1449, and the great-great-great-grandfather of Babur Beg, founder of the Mughal Empire, which ruled South Asia for centuries.

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"Tamerlan"? Seriously? [View all] Recursion Apr 2013 OP

Can you elaborate? nt JohnnyBoots Apr 2013 #1

We all watch the same programs so we all understand exactly what the reference is.. Fumesucker Apr 2013 #3

Timur (Tamerlane) StrayKat Apr 2013 #5

Google is your friend Tanuki Apr 2013 #6

Imagine if his name were Napoleon Recursion Apr 2013 #7

You know how ballers stack $100 bills to the ceiling? RZM Apr 2013 #8

The Mongolians didn't do anything different than other conquering nations did. Warren Stupidity Apr 2013 #12

I'm not so sure about that RZM Apr 2013 #16

For example, the Roman empire when it was conquering Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Warren Stupidity Apr 2013 #18

I'm sure there is plenty that is similar in that comparison and plenty that is different. RZM Apr 2013 #21

Actually nothing much had changed w.r.t. warfare from the roman empire to the late middle ages. Warren Stupidity Apr 2013 #27

So did Vlad the Impaler Blue_Tires Apr 2013 #22

Well you don't get the name 'impaler' because of your love of puppies n/t RZM Apr 2013 #26

LOL! AsahinaKimi Apr 2013 #29

It's not a hugely popular name, but it's not unusual in some parts. Brickbat Apr 2013 #2

Tamerlane Berlum Apr 2013 #4

Are people with biblical names automatically christian fanatics? DetlefK Apr 2013 #9

If a guy named Methuselah lived a long time Recursion Apr 2013 #10

And what about all the Methuselahs that die early? ;-) DetlefK Apr 2013 #11

Genghis Khan is a figure of national pride in Mongolia nt geek tragedy Apr 2013 #13

He invented free trade, religious toleration, and public mail Recursion Apr 2013 #15

I don't get your point. I read the drama in college. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #14

I just got out of bed and have no idea what's happened in the last 12 hours slackmaster Apr 2013 #17

For those of you just joining us... fuck it Recursion Apr 2013 #19

That's what I figured. It's frightening how fast the news moves. I feel like I'm days behind. slackmaster Apr 2013 #20

Well, when you leave out the real time CNN f uck ups, it's not that confusing Recursion Apr 2013 #23

Haven't seen any reports about another bombing victim dying onenote Apr 2013 #24

Maybe it was a police officer. I haven't seen a comprehensive write-up anywhere yet. slackmaster Apr 2013 #25

Exactly my reaction eissa Apr 2013 #28

Annals of History: Invaders FarCenter Apr 2013 #31

The first places they destroyed eissa Apr 2013 #35

And there was something about a guy named Adolphus III on another thread entanglement Apr 2013 #30

That was my thread too! Recursion Apr 2013 #33

it's a fine name, you pampered jade of Asia! Tom Ripley Apr 2013 #32

Not to mention all the dangerous Alexanders roaming around. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2013 #34

anyone named Julius should be jailed at birth. Warren Stupidity Apr 2013 #36

Along with anyone named Orange. Ikonoklast Apr 2013 #37

Ouch! My grandfather's name was Julius. That comment hurt! byeya Apr 2013 #39

Love learning these things. Thanks. Paul E Ester Apr 2013 #38