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Tamerlane's Captive Goldsmiths and the Samarkand Treasure
In this episode of Tamerlane, Lucas and Luna explore the glittering world of captive goldsmiths and the treasure they forged for the conqueror's capital. How did Tamerlane's conquests supply Samarkand with vast wealth, from the Delhi tanka to the Tabriz dinar? The episode delves into the kar-khanas—state workshops—where master craftsmen from Damascus, Tabriz, and Delhi produced intricate metalwork, jewelry, and coinage. Lucas recounts a famous story of a captured goldsmith who created a jade cup for Tamerlane, now a symbol of Timurid luxury. The discussion also touches on how this…
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