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The Aksakal: Tamerlane's Tribal Councils and the Yassa Code
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Tamerlane's use of the traditional Turkic-Mongol council known as the aksakal, or 'white beards', and how he blended it with the Yassa code to legitimize his rule. They discuss the role of the kuriltai in Timur's campaigns, the influence of the Chagatai Khanate's tribal structures, and how Timur manipulated senior advisors to maintain control. Specific examples include the 1370 kuriltai that declared Timur emir, the use of aksakals in military planning for the invasion of Khwarezm, and the incorporation of Sufi sheikhs like…
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