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  Posted by Ishita Gupta on May 20, 2021 at 3:22 pm

  Who was Timur? Why did he came to India?

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  Timur, also known as Tamerlane, was a Turco-Mongol conqueror who lived in the 14th century. He was a powerful Central Asian ruler who established the Timurid Empire, which stretched from the Middle East to India.

  Timur’s invasion of India was primarily driven by his ambition to expand his empire and consolidate his power. Some key reasons behind Timur’s campaign in India include:

  1. Desire for Conquest and Expansion:

     • Timur was a military strategist and conqueror who sought to expand the boundaries of his empire.
     • India, with its wealth and resources, was an attractive target for Timur’s expansionist ambitions.

  2. Weakening of the Delhi Sultanate:

     • The Delhi Sultanate, which had ruled much of northern India for over 300 years, was in a weakened state due to internal conflicts and political instability.
     • Timur saw this as an opportune moment to launch an invasion and potentially overthrow the Delhi Sultanate.

  3. Accumulation of Wealth and Plunder:

     • Timur was known for his ruthless campaigns, which often involved the looting and plundering of conquered territories.
     • The wealth and resources of the Delhi Sultanate, including its treasury, were a major draw for Timur’s invasion of India.

  4. Religious and Cultural Differences:

     • Timur, who was a Sunni Muslim, viewed the Delhi Sultanate, which had a mix of Hindu and Muslim rulers, as an opportunity to spread Islamic influence and confront perceived religious differences.

  In 1398, Timur invaded northern India, sacking the city of Delhi and defeating the forces of the Delhi Sultanate. The invasion was marked by widespread destruction, looting, and the massacre of civilians. Timur’s campaign in India effectively ended the Delhi Sultanate and led to the establishment of the Timurid Empire’s presence in the region.

  Timur’s invasion had a significant impact on the political, social, and cultural landscape of India, paving the way for the eventual rise of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, which was founded by Timur’s descendants.

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