With his death the empire was divided among his sons and grandsons. He was buried in the Gur-i Amir mausoleum at Samarkand. Dynastic struggles continued for years. (Source: TDV İslam Ansiklopedisi; Britannica)
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Frequently asked questions
- What was The Death of Timur and the Fragmentation of His Empire?
- While preparing a campaign against China (the Ming dynasty) with an army of 200,000 men, Timur died on 18 February 1405 at Otrar (in present-day Kazakhstan).
- When did The Death of Timur and the Fragmentation of His Empire happen?
- 1405 CE
- Where did The Death of Timur and the Fragmentation of His Empire take place?
- Otrar, Kazakistan