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Timur's Broken Ancestry and the Legitimacy Crisis
Timur claimed descent from Genghis Khan through marriage, but he was not a Chinggisid by blood. This episode explores the intricate web of legitimacy that defined his rule. We examine the role of the khwaja, the spiritual guardians of the Qutlugh Khani dynasty, and how Timur navigated their authority. He adopted the title Sahib-i Qiran, Lord of the Conjunction, to bridge the gap between his Barlas lineage and the Mongol imperial tradition. The conversation details the political marriages, particularly with Sarai Mulk Khanum, and the ceremonial protocols enforced by figures like Khizr Khoja…
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