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Timurids

The final great dynasty from Central Asia, founded by Timur (Tamerlane), after the collapse of the Mongol states.

Timur's Capital

Samarqand, which Timur made the capital after taking control of Transoxania in 1370.

Delhi Campaign (1398)

A military campaign led by Timur marked by mass execution of Hindu captives and widespread destruction.

Military Technology

Advanced military technology such as rockets and siege artillery used by Timur to defeat Mamluks and Ottomans.

Timur's Death

Occurred in 1405, leading to internal strife and the fragmentation of his vast empire.

Shah Rukh

Timur's son who ruled from 1405 to 1447 and maintained some stability in the empire.

Chaghatay

A Turkic language with Persian influences that became prominent among the Timurid elite.

Timurid Renaissance

A cultural revival during the Timurid dynasty, particularly in Persian art, literature, and architecture.

Timurid Architecture

Notable architectural style exemplified in cities like Samarkand, Herat, and Tabriz.

Mughal Empire

An empire established by Babur in 1526, descended from the Timurid dynasty.

Ibn Khaldun

A prominent historian and philosopher who analyzed history, sociology, and the rise and fall of civilizations.

Theory of 'Asabiyya'

Ibn Khaldun's concept that tribal solidarity allows the rise of leaders, but leads to degeneration over time.

Muqaddima

Ibn Khaldun's seminal work outlining historical laws and analyzing the dynamics of societal growth and decline.

Circle of Justice

A key concept in Ibn Khaldun’s political thought emphasizing the interdependence of rulers, soldiers, money, and subjects.

Plague Influence

The Black Death influenced Ibn Khaldun’s historical perspective by devastating populations and weakening societies.