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Timur's Obsession with the Abbasid Caliph
In this episode of Fexingo History, we explore a peculiar and often overlooked aspect of Timur’s conquests: his relentless pursuit of political legitimacy through religious symbolism. While previous episodes covered his military logistics, economic terror, and family tragedies, we focus on his complex relationship with the Abbasid Caliphate in Cairo. After defeating the Mamluk Sultan Barquq’s successor at the Battle of Wadi al-Khazandar, Timur did not just sack Baghdad; he orchestrated a theatrical ceremony where the weakened Caliph al-Mustansir II was paraded before him. This wasn't…
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