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Battle of Isfahan
1387
1387
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type of battle

war or event

Conquests of Tamerlane

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location

modern country

The Turko-Mongol Tamerlane marched south into Persia against the rebellious Shah Zayn al-Abidin, where he entered the Shah’s capital at Isfahan in triumph. However, when some of Tamerlane’s troops were killed, he stormed and sacked Isfahan, then ordered the entire population killed. It is claimed that 70,000 skulls were collected and cemented into towers as a warning to future rebels.


   
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