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The Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I and Tamerlane's Battle of Ankara
In 1402, two of the most powerful rulers of the early 15th century clashed near Ankara: Tamerlane and the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I, nicknamed Yildirim, 'the Thunderbolt.' This episode dives into the lead-up to the Battle of Ankara, exploring how Bayezid's rapid expansion across Anatolia and Tamerlane's demand for tribute brought them to war. We discuss the battle itself—its tactics, the defection of Bayezid's Tatar and Anatolian vassals, and Tamerlane's use of his vast auxiliary forces. After the victory, Tamerlane paraded Bayezid in a cage, a story steeped in…
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