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Timurid Empire

1370 – 1507 CE · about 137 years

The Timurid Empire was founded by the conqueror Timur (Tamerlane), whose campaigns ranged from Delhi to Anatolia. His successors in Samarkand and Herat presided over a flowering of Persianate art, architecture and science. The Uzbeks and Safavids divided its lands.

Key facts

Dates	1370 – 1507 CE
Region	Iran & Central Asia
Continent	Asia
Capitals	Samarkand, Herat
Founder	Timur
Religion(s)	Sunni Islam
Peak extent	≈ 4.4 million km² (c. 1405 CE) – source

Before & after

Preceded by

Ilkhanate Chagatai Khanate Jalayirid Sultanate Kart dynasty Muzaffarids (Iran) Sarbadars

Followed by

Mughal Empire Safavid Empire Aq Qoyunlu Khanate of Bukhara Arghun dynasty

Sources

Wikipedia – Timurid Empire
Wikipedia – List of largest empires

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.