Historical figures in Turkestan Region
The atlas holds 3 people and 3 moments here, from 1219 to 1405. The most recorded lives are Genghis Khan, Timur and Ögedei Khan. Among them Military Leaders and Royalty, across the Middle Ages and the Islamic Golden Age.
Notable people
Genghis Khan
in 1219
1 moment here
Born Temüjin, Genghis Khan united the Mongol tribes and founded the Mongol Empire. His documented movements span the Onon and Kherlen riverlands,…
Ögedei Khan
in 1219
1 moment here
Third son of Genghis Khan and khagan of the Mongol Empire from 1229 to 1241. His documented movements include early campaigns in Mongolia, North…
Timur
in 1405
1 moment here
Timur, also known as Tamerlane, was a Turco-Mongol conqueror and founder of the Timurid Empire.…
Moments
- 1219 Waited across the Syr Darya at Otrar Genghis Khan
- 1219 Siege of Otrar Ögedei Khan
- 1405 Death at Farab Timur