Amir Temur: A successful Central Asian military commander

 Amir Temur

Amir Temur was a great statesman, a talented commander, a skilled diplomat, a patron of culture and art, and a great contributor to the advancement of human civilization. On April 9, 1336, in the tiny village of Khoja-Ilgar, Amir Timur Taragay ibn Barlas was born. Temur ” which translates from Turkic as "iron," which directly impacted his commanding presence and resulting fate in many ways. He was a brave and heroic young man, elevated as a true warrior by his parents and advisors. Even through the leg wound he received in battle, he maintained remarkable strength and took part in all campaigns and battles until his death. As a result, historians dubbed him the Great Lame.

Temur's main goal was to unite Mawarannahr's fragmentation and unite these lands into an unitary system. Regardless of its origin, he was able to drive the Mongols out of Mawarannahr and unite the lands into a single large state. He established Samarkand as the capital of his empire, an unpopulated city near the ruins of Sogdiana's former capital, Afrosiab. He quickly began building defensive walls, the citadel, and his house here.

Amir Temur conducted nine military campaigns across the country. He declared Samarkand to be his capital after establishing a powerful state. Suppressing conspiracies and rebellions, consolidating centralised power, the great commander became squished in his native empire, plans for new military activities fully ripe in his head, he intended to complete what Genghis Khan failed to complete. The era of massive campaigns has begun.

Amir Temur created a powerful, combat-ready army in order to enhance and expand his empire. Amir Temur was a fearless and gifted commander. In the battle of Kunduzcha (near Chistopol, Russia), he defeated the most powerful army of Tok htamish, and in the battle of Ankara, he defeated the army of Ottoman Empire Sultan Bayazid Yildirim. Amir Temur and his emirs brought back from other countries with a higher amount of loot. Along with the trophies, notable scientists, skilled craftsmen, musicians, and others were transported to Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, and Bukhara. Amir Temur used his newly acquired wealth to improve cities and villages. He not only advanced the cities of Maverannahr, Turkestan, and Khorasan, but also rebuilt many cities in conquered countries.

Temur was successful in establishing bilateral relations and settle trading relationships with the greatest Old World states, including England, France, and Castilla, during his reign. Amir Temur's name is well-known throughout the world. Many people are aware of his campaigns and the legends surrounding his bravery. Throughout Uzbekistan, historical sites and madrasahs have also been built in his honour.