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Timur's Lost Army: The Battle of Ankara
In this episode, we explore the pivotal Battle of Ankara in 1402, where Timur decisively defeated the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I. While previous episodes touched on the conflict and the aftermath, here we focus on the tactical brilliance and the human drama of the engagement itself. We examine how Timur exploited the internal divisions within the Ottoman ranks, utilizing his vast army of Central Asian horsemen against a fractured European force. Key figures include Sultan Bayezid, known as Yildirim or the Thunderbolt, and his rebellious vassals who defected mid-battle. We also look at the…
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