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With Minotaur Miniatures, you can expect nothing but the best quality 28mm wargaming figures. Every single piece is carefully researched and crafted to exacting standards, ensuring that your battles are as realistic and immersive as possible.
Made from only the finest materials (white metal and resin), our miniatures are durable, detailed and ready to take on any challenge you throw their way.
The Timurids Range:
Looking for authentic miniatures set in the Timurid era? Look no further than our collection of 28mm figures!
Our skilled team have meticulously researched and crafted a range of historically accurate miniatures. Using our miniatures will allow you to immerse yourself in the rich history of this fascinating period. Whether you're recreating an epic battle like Ankara in 1402 or staging a skirmish, our finely detailed figures will transport you back to a time of great warriors and unparalleled bravery.
Take command of your army and lead your troops to victory as you relive the glory days of the Timurid dynasty!
The Timurid Empire was a powerful empire that existed in the 14th and 15th centuries, spanning across modern-day Central Asia, Persia, and India. It was founded by the Turco-Mongol warlord Timur, also known as Tamerlane, who rose to power in the late 14th century.
Timur was born in 1336 in what is now Uzbekistan. He built a reputation as a skilled military commander and conquered vast territories throughout Central Asia, including Persia and Mesopotamia. In 1398, he invaded India and sacked Delhi, further extending his empire.
Timur died in 1405, and his empire was divided among his descendants. The empire was ruled by a series of Timurid princes, including Timur's grandsons Ulugh Beg and Shah Rukh. The Timurids were known for their patronage of the arts and sciences, and their courts were centers of learning and culture.
Under Ulugh Beg, the Timurids established a capital in Samarkand, which became a center of Islamic scholarship and astronomy. Ulugh Beg built an observatory in Samarkand and made important contributions to the study of astronomy and mathematics.
During the reign of Shah Rukh, the Timurids faced constant threats from the Ottoman Empire and the rising power of the Uzbek Khanate. Despite these challenges, Shah Rukh continued to promote the arts and culture, patronizing poets, musicians, and artists.
The Timurid Empire began to decline in the mid-15th century, as internal conflicts weakened the imperial court and external pressures from the Ottoman Empire and Uzbek Khanate took a toll. The last Timurid ruler, Abu Sa'id, was killed in 1469, and the empire disintegrated soon after.
Despite its relatively short existence, the Timurid Empire left a lasting legacy on the region. Its patronage of the arts and sciences helped to preserve the cultural heritage of Central Asia, and its architectural style influenced the development of Islamic architecture in India, Iran, and beyond.
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