This conquest was the beginning of Timur's expansion into Iran and towards the west. In later years Khorasan would become the centre of Timurid cultural and scholarly life. (Source: TDV İslam Ansiklopedisi; Britannica)
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Timur's Conquest of Khorasan and the Capture of Herat?
- In 1381 Timur marched into Khorasan, overthrew the Kartid dynasty and seized Herat.
- When did Timur's Conquest of Khorasan and the Capture of Herat happen?
- 1381 CE
- Where did Timur's Conquest of Khorasan and the Capture of Herat take place?
- Herat, Horasan