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Timur's Chagatai Army: How He Forged a Conquest Machine
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive deep into the military machine behind Tamerlane's conquests. While previous episodes focused on his sieges and battles, here we explore how Timur built and organized his army. Learn about the Chagatai Turkic and Mongol tribal structure, the adaptation of the Yassa code, the role of mounted archers and heavy cavalry, and the innovative use of siege engineers and battlefield tactics. We discuss the composition of his forces, the loyalty systems he used to prevent rebellion, and how he integrated conquered peoples like Persians and Indians into his…
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