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Tamerlane's Falconry: Hunting Politics and Power
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore how Tamerlane used falconry as more than a pastime—it was a tool of diplomacy, intimidation, and political theater. From his favorite gyrfalcons to the elaborate hunts that doubled as military exercises, we uncover how the Timurid ruler projected power across Central Asia. We discuss the symbolism of the falcon in Mongol and Turkic culture, the role of the royal hunt in training cavalry, and how Tamerlane's gifts of hunting birds to foreign rulers served as both bribes and warnings. Along the way, we touch on the accounts of Ibn…
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