In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Timur was a member of the noble families in Transoxiana. In 1369 CE, he assumed the position of ruler of Khurasan, with Samarkand as its headquarters. Through his formidable armies, he was able to expand his influence and dominate a significant portion of … Continue reading [13] The Ascent and Decline of The Ottoman Empire: [Clash between Bayazid I and Timur, and its repercussions on the Ottoman Empire]