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{{Quote|Never assuredly were there deeds of cruelty so awful and so multiplied, perpetrated either by Alexander-the-Great, or any other conqueror except Tamerlane|John Joseph Saunders }} | {{Quote|Never assuredly were there deeds of cruelty so awful and so multiplied, perpetrated either by Alexander-the-Great, or any other conqueror except Tamerlane|John Joseph Saunders }} | ||
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==Death and Legacy== | ==Death and Legacy== | ||
Right up until his death, Tamerlane continued to expand his empire. After the leader of the new Chinese Ming Dynasty had insulted Timur, Tamerlane flew into a rage and prematurely attacked the Chinese during the harsh winter of 1404. However, after 3 months of successful battles, the campaign ended when Tamerlane succumbed to fever and died. Tamerlane was succeeded by his youngest son, Shah Rukh. | Right up until his death, Tamerlane continued to expand his empire. After the leader of the new Chinese Ming Dynasty had insulted Timur, Tamerlane flew into a rage and prematurely attacked the Chinese during the harsh winter of 1404. However, after 3 months of successful battles, the campaign ended when Tamerlane succumbed to fever and died. Tamerlane was succeeded by his youngest son, Shah Rukh. | ||
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