Timur founded Timurid Empire ruling Afghanistan, Iran, Central Asia. Undefeated military genius killed millions across Asia, Africa, Europe. Turco-Mongol Barlas tribe descent with claimed Genghis Khan ancestry. Sacked Delhi in 1398, enslaved population after easy victory over elephants. Massacred 100,000-200,000 in Isfahan after revolt, built head towers. Destroyed Baghdad twice, soldiers beheaded 20,000 citizens. Defeated Ottomans at Ankara 1402, captured Bayezid. Sacked Aleppo, Damascus, spared artisans for deportation to Samarkand. Invaded India unopposed mostly, slaughtered Jat peasants by thousands. Crippled Ismailis at Anjudan by flooding tunnels. Conquered Persia fully, reduced Herat to rubble and massacred citizens. Devastated Georgia, Armenia, captured 60,000 slaves. Destroyed Golden Horde capitals Sarai, Astrakhan. Planned China invasion but died en route 1405. Empire fragmented after death due to neglect of conquered lands.