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Timur's Great Purge: Killing the Chagatai Khans
While earlier episodes have explored Timur’s legitimacy crisis and his complex relationship with the Chagatai Khanate, this episode focuses on the decisive moment he dismantled the dynasty entirely. We examine the political maneuvering behind the deposition of Togha Temür and the subsequent execution of nearly every male member of the Borjigin line in Transoxiana. Lucas walks through the specific events of 1370–1372, detailing how Timur used religious edicts and military pressure to eliminate rival claimants like Qazan Khan and Khizr Khoja. Luna asks about the immediate aftermath, probing…
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