One of the greatest conquerors in human history has been called by various names. Timurbek, Timur-aksak, Great Emir. But he went down in history under the nickname that he received in his youth after he was wounded in the knee by an arrow – «Iron Lame» - Tamerlan. Timur Tamerlan, one of the most prominent figures in the history of Central and Central Asia. The time was cruel, the 14th century, and Timur is an ambiguous figure. Yes, he was a very cruel conqueror and at the same time he was a statesman. Contemporaries note that he was a reserved person, he had a great sense of humor. Let's try to understand the legacy of Timur, Tamerlan.
