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Timur's Lost Son: The Tragedy of Muhammad Sultan
In this episode, we examine the pivotal moment that shattered Timur’s empire from within: the death of his beloved grandson and heir apparent, Muhammad Sultan. While earlier episodes have covered Timur’s military campaigns against the Golden Horde and the Mamluks, this story focuses on the internal tragedy at Samarkand in 1399. We explore the complex relationship between Timur and Muhammad Sultan, the political maneuvering involving Khizr Khoja, and the devastating impact of this loss on Timur’s psyche. Using accounts from chroniclers like Sharaf ad-Din Ali Yazdi and Ruy González de Clavijo…
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