This conquest reinforced Timur's image as 'the Sword of Islam'. He reached his westernmost point in Anatolia, then turned east and began preparations for a campaign against China. (Source: TDV İslam Ansiklopedisi; Türkosfer)
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Timur's Conquest of Izmir?
- Marching westwards after the Battle of Ankara, Timur besieged Izmir, which was held by the Christian Knights of St John, and conquered it within two weeks.
- When did Timur's Conquest of Izmir happen?
- 1402 CE
- Where did Timur's Conquest of Izmir take place?
- İzmir (Smyrna), Anadolu