The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Timour
Also known as Tamerlane, Timur the Lame, Timour Beg
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 6
There's something remarkable about his presence—a man whose physical limitations seem to enhance rather than diminish his authority. His grave and modest bearing in conversation contrasts with the fearsome reputation of his conquests.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during conquests
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 6
- Books
- 1
Timour, known also as Tamerlane, rose from humble origins to become one of history's greatest conquerors despite being lame from wounds sustained at the siege of Sistan. His physical limitations—a lame hand and foot—did not prevent him from building an empire that stretched across Central Asia. His elevation and death marked one of the most extraordinary military careers in history, transforming a poor, decrepit mortal into a conqueror whose name would echo through centuries.
Description
A Mongol conqueror with a lame hand and foot, his form and stature befitting his imperial rank despite physical infirmities. He has vigorous health and carries himself with grave, modest demeanor in familiar discourse, wearing the elaborate robes and headdress of a Central Asian ruler.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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