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 ==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. Timur planned to attack the Ming Dynasty for overthrowing the Mongols and for Tamerlane to reunite the empire of Genghis Khan. However, while on the way to China, Tamerlane caught a cold at Otrar and died. After death, Tamerlane's sons fought for his empire, until his youngest son, Shah Rukh, inherited the throne. The Timurid Empire quickly declined until it fully collapsed in the 1500's.
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