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Tamerlane's Damghan Campaign and the Muzaffarid Rebellion
In 1384, as Tamerlane tightened his grip on Persia, a rebellion in the city of Damghan tested his patience and military strategy. This episode follows the chain of events: the defiance of the Muzaffarid prince Shah Mansur, Tamerlane's brutal siege of Damghan, and the subsequent campaign that crushed the Muzaffarid dynasty once and for all. We examine the politics of loyalty in Timurid Persia, the role of local governors like Shah Shuja, and the legendary moment when Shah Mansur nearly killed Tamerlane in single combat at the Battle of Patila. Along the way, we explore the significance of…
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