Definition

Proper noun: * Timur Lenk: 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, which created a vast but short-lived empire.

Usage and Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The historical accounts describe Timur Lenk as a brilliant but ruthless military strategist.
  • The city of Samarkand was greatly embellished under the rule of Timur Lenk.

Advanced Usage

• "The Lame Conqueror": Timur Lenk is often referred to as "Tamerlane" in Western historiography, a name derived from the Persian "Timur-i Lang," meaning "Timur the Lame," referencing a leg injury he sustained.
  • The figure known in the West as Tamerlane is the same as Timur Lenk.

Variants and Related Words

• Tamerlane (Proper noun): The common English name for Timur Lenk.
• Timurid (Adjective): Relating to the dynasty founded by Timur Lenk.
  • The Timurid period is renowned for its architectural and artistic achievements.

Synonyms

• Tamerlane: The anglicized name.
• Timur: A shorter form of the name, though it can refer to other historical figures.

Related Phrases and Contexts

• The Timurid Empire: The empire founded by Timur Lenk.
  • Timur Lenk established the Timurid Empire with its capital in Samarkand.

Noun

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