Uzbek capture of Herat and end of Timurid dynasty
- When
- 1507
- Where
- Herat
- Episodes
- 1
In 1507, Uzbek leader Muhammad Shaybani Khan captured Herat, the southern capital of the Timurid dynasty. This conquest marked a significant shift in power, ending Timurid control over the city and contributing to the broader decline of their state.
Episodes
Background and detail
Capture of Herat. In 1507, Muhammad Shaybani Khan took Herat, effectively ending Timurid rule in the city. The occupation was part of his broader conquest of the Timurid state. Following this capture, the city remained under Uzbek control until Shah Isma'il of the Safavid dynasty seized it in 1510 after significant fighting.
People involved
- Muhammad Shaybani Khan · Uzbek leader and conqueror
Sources
- Muhammad Shaybani Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09
- Herat Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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