How was it possible to defeat Mongol horse archers?
Screex Neither Chinese emperors, nor Turkic khans, nor Russian princes, nor Muslim emirs, nor European kings could come up with tactics to defeat the Mongol army. Although, it would seem, their…
The mystery of Tamerlane’s death: historians argue about its causes, although the answer lies on the surface
The great Central Asian ruler Tamerlane died at the age of 68. The age for the Middle Ages is decent. However, "lame Timur" was not going to visit Allah. Death…
Tamerlane’s art of warfare. The Battle of Angora
In the early 15th century, the most powerful ruler of Central Asia was Amir Tamerlane (Timur). Under his rule he was able by that time to unite all the territories…
How was Tamerlane’s army organized?
Tamerlane began his military career as a commander of a band of brigands, which at other times numbered less than a dozen men. In the future, the successful ataman rose…
Tamerlane: the Iron Hammer surrounded by legends
History preserves the memory of many great conquerors, but the name of Tamerlane stands out among them. Tamerlane's personality is surrounded by legends. One of the famous legends says that…
How China’s nomads absorbed
The oldest states on the territory of modern China were formed many centuries ago. And these were not just associations, but full-fledged states. It is enough to remember that Confucius,…
The Mamluks. Slave Warriors
Circassian Mamluks (Mamelukes) in Egypt. Warrior-slaves. For many centuries the system of military slavery was of great importance for the states of the Islamic world. It served as the basis…
Mamluks: Circassians on the Egyptian throne
Mamluks are the guard troops of Muslim rulers. In general, the very concept of “guard” as the elite of the army appeared quite a long time ago. In Persians, for…
The Mamluks: From Slaves to the Military and Political Elite of the Islamic World
The ancient history of the world is full of injustice and oppression. Powerful empires were built on the bones of soldiers and slaves. The ancient Greeks and Romans used their…
Why Khorezm did not gather all the forces to fight back the Mongols?
The attitude of historians to Khorezm Shah Ala ad-Din Muhammad II was always not very good. He lived sinfully and died ridiculously - this is the general opinion about him.…