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The Timur Podcast

Jul 31, 2020

This is the second episode in which we further examine our primary sources. Today we hear about Ahmad ibn Arabshah and his biography of Amir Timur. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work...


Jul 31, 2020

With Timur and Husayn on the run, Transoxiana is now completely undefended... or so it would seem. As Ilyas Khan and the Moghuls approach the city of Samarkand, they are greeted by an unexpected sight. The people of Samarkand have risen up. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out...


Jul 24, 2020

Timur and Husayn continue their conquest of Transoxiana against the Moghuls. Things go well at first... but then the Battle of the Rain occurs... Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work...


Jul 16, 2020

This is the first episode of a new mini series on the primary sources behind Timur's story. We begin with the Zafarnama (Book of Victories) by Sharaf ad-Din Ali Yazdi, written only 20 years after the death of Timur. Next week we should be back to the narrative. Sorry about the delay! Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by...


Jul 10, 2020

Timur and his brother-in-law Amir Husayn begin their invasion of Transoxiana circa 1364. They are met with immediate Moghul resistance. This episode covers the initial clashes between the two forces, including the Battle of the Stone Bridge. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out...