tamburlaine
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A historical illustration depicts the ruler Tamburlaine on horseback overlooking the city of Samarkand.
Definition
Proper noun 1. A historical figure: Tamburlaine refers to Timur, a 14th-century Turco-Mongol conqueror and the founder of the Timurid Empire in Persia and Central Asia. He is known for his military campaigns and for being a patron of the arts and architecture. 2. A literary character: Tamburlaine is the central character in Christopher Marlowe's Elizabethan play Tamburlaine the Great (c. 1587-1588), which dramatizes the life and conquests of the historical figure.
Examples of Usage
- As a historical reference:
- The city's architecture reflects the influence of Tamburlaine and his successors.
- Historians study the military strategies of Tamburlaine.
- As a literary reference:
- Marlowe's Tamburlaine is a powerful study of ambition and tyranny.
- The actor delivered a commanding performance as Tamburlaine.
Advanced Usage
- Used as an archetype: The name "Tamburlaine" is sometimes used to symbolize ruthless ambition and the overwhelming drive for power.
- The critic described the corporate tycoon as a modern-day Tamburlaine, consumed by his desire for dominance.
Variants and Related Words
- Timur (Proper noun): The actual name of the historical ruler. "Tamburlaine" is an Anglicized version derived from "Timur the Lame."
- Tamerlane (Proper noun): Another common Western variation of Timur's name.
- Timurid (Adjective): Relating to Timur or the empire he founded.
- The museum has a superb collection of Timurid art.
Synonyms
- Conqueror
- Ruler
- Warlord
Related Idioms and Phrases
- A Tamburlaine-like ambition: An idiom describing exceptionally ruthless and expansive ambition.
- His Tamburlaine-like ambition ultimately led to his downfall.
A historical illustration depicts the ruler Tamburlaine on horseback overlooking the city of Samarkand.
Noun
- Mongolian ruler of Samarkand who led his nomadic hordes to conquer an area from Turkey to Mongolia (1336-1405)