Tamburlane Collection

Tomb of Timur (Tamburlaine), Mausoleum of Gur-e-Amir (built 1404), Samarkand, c20th century. Artists: CM Dixon, Unknown
Tomb of Timur (Tamburlaine), Mausoleum of Gur-e-Amir (built 1404), Samarkand, c20th century. Timur (1336-1405), historically known as Amir Timur and Tamerlane was a Turco-Mongol conqueror

Akbar Offering Timurs Crown to Shah Jahan, Mughal period (1526-1857), ca. 1650-1700

Timur before Battle, Folio from a Dispersed Copy of the Zafarnama... A.H. 839 / A.D. 1436
Timur before Battle, Folio from a Dispersed Copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victories) of Sharaf al-din Ali Yazdi, A.H. 839/A.D. 1436

Conquest of Baghdad by Timur, Folio from a Zafarnama... Dhu l Hijja 839 A.H. / A.D
Conquest of Baghdad by Timur, Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victory), Dhu l Hijja 839 A.H./A.D. June-July 1436

Sultan Bayazid before Timur, Folio from an Akbarnama (History of Akbar), ca. 1600

Battle Scene, Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) of Sharaf al-Din Ali Yazdi, 1485-86

Second Mongol Raid (Timur), circa 1450 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Second Mongol Raid (Timur), circa 1450 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the 14th and 15th centuries: Ottomans c1350 AD, Ottoman Empire in 1400 AD

Gur-e Amir, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Gur-e Amir means " Tomb of the King". It was built in 1404 by order of Timur (Tamerlane) as the mausoleum of his grandson, Muhammad Sultan

Timurs Tomb, (Tamberlaine), Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Samarkand, c20th century. Artists: CM Dixon, Unknown
Timurs Tomb, (Tamberlaine), Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Samarkand, c20th century. Timur (1336-1405), historically known as Amir Timur and Tamerlane was a Turco-Mongol conqueror

Timur hands his crown to Babur Mughal, c1630. Timur (1336-1405), sits between the first two Mughal Emperors, Babur Timur (1336-1405), and Humayan (r.1530-1540 and 1544-1545)

Timur enthroned during celebrations, Mughal manuscript, 1600-1601. Timur was a Turco-Mongol conqueror. At British Museum

Hazreti Shakh-i-Zindeh Mausoleum in Samarkand, 1869-70 (oil on canvas)
BAL134997 Hazreti Shakh-i-Zindeh Mausoleum in Samarkand, 1869-70 (oil on canvas) by Vereshchagin, Nikolai Stepanovich (1770-c.1813); 26.8x36.6 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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"Tamburlane: The Legacy of a Conqueror" Step into the world of Tamburlane, the legendary conqueror whose name still echoes through history. Explore his final resting place at the Tomb of Timur in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, a majestic mausoleum built in 1404 known as Gur-e-Amir. Marvel at the intricate artwork that adorns this sacred site. Artists like CM Dixon and unknown masters have captured the essence of Tamburlane's era with their brushstrokes. In "Akbar Offering Timurs Crown to Shah Jahan, " we witness the passing down of power from one emperor to another during Mughal times. Delve deeper into Tamburlane's life through historical manuscripts such as "Timur before Battle" and "Conquest of Baghdad by Timur. " These folios from Zafarnama reveal his strategic brilliance and military triumphs, leaving an indelible mark on history. Witness pivotal moments in Tamburlane's reign depicted in artworks like "Sultan Bayazid before Timur" from Akbarnama or Sharaf al-Din Ali Yazdi's dramatic battle scene. Each painting tells a story of courage, rivalry, and ambition that defined this enigmatic figure. Even after centuries have passed since his death, Tamburlane continues to captivate our imagination. Emery Walker Ltd brings us closer to his Second Mongol Raid with their vivid illustration created circa 1915. And Kouli Khan immortalizes him further with an intriguing portrait dating back to 1830. As you stand before the imposing Door to the Timur Gur-Emir Mausoleum captured by Vasily Vereshchagin in 1873 (1965), feel transported back in time. Let your eyes wander over every detail etched onto its surface—a testament to Tamburlane's enduring legacy. Visit Gur-e Amir itself—its grandeur and beauty will leave you in awe.