MILITARY CAMPAIGNS DURING THE PERIOD OF AMIR TEMUR AND THE TEMURIDS: ANALYSIS OF HISTORICAL SOURCES

Abstract

This article analyzes the military campaigns of Amir Timur and the Timurid dynasty based on historical sources. The political, military and ideological significance of the campaigns is highlighted based on sources such as "Zafarnama", "Habib us-siyar", "Ravzat us-safo". Through the critical position of Ibn Arabshah, it is shown that the assessments of Timur's figure in historical sources are different. It also reveals Timur's attitude to science, art and architecture and the connection of his achievements in these areas with military campaigns. The article analyzes historical sources based on a comparative and historical-critical approach.