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Tamerlane's Last March: The Aborted Invasion of Ming China
In late 1404, Tamerlane, fresh from his devastating campaigns across Anatolia, Syria, and India, set his sights on the greatest prize: Ming China under the Yongle Emperor. This episode follows the final year of the Conqueror's life as he assembles a massive army at Samarkand and begins a winter march eastward. Why did he risk everything? And what happened when he reached the frozen steppes of Otrar? We explore the political motivations, logistical challenges, and the sudden death that ended the campaign before a single arrow was fired. Discover how Tamerlane's demise reshaped…
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