tamerlane

Thân thiện

A historical illustration shows Tamerlane on horseback reviewing a map with his generals in a tent.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A historical figure: Tamerlane refers to a specific 14th-century Mongol-Turkic conqueror and ruler, known for founding the Timurid Empire in Persia and Central Asia.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The historical accounts of Tamerlane describe a complex legacy of both cultural patronage and brutal conquests.
  • Many cities in Central Asia feature architecture built during the reign of Tamerlane.

Advanced Usage

• Used as a byword for a powerful, ambitious conqueror: The name Tamerlane is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a figure of immense, often ruthless, ambition and military power.
  • The general's strategy was compared to that of Tamerlane, swift and overwhelming.

Variants and Related Words

• Timur: This is the original Turkic name for the same historical figure. "Tamerlane" is an Anglicized version derived from the Persian "Timur-i Lang" (Timur the Lame).
• Timurid (adj): Pertaining to Tamerlane (Timur) or the empire and dynasty he founded.
  • The museum has a superb collection of Timurid art.

Synonyms

• Conqueror: A person who conquers a place or people.
• Ruler: A person who governs or commands.

Related Phrases

• The Sword of Tamerlane: A phrase sometimes used to symbolize relentless conquest or imperial power.
  • He wielded political influence like the Sword of Tamerlane, leaving no opposition untouched.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Mongolian ruler of Samarkand who led his nomadic hordes to conquer an area from Turkey to Mongolia (1336-1405)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Tamerlane
• Tamburlaine
• Timur
• Timur Lenk