“We are the sons of Turan, the commanders of Turkestan!
We are the backbone of the oldest and most noble nation — the Turks!”
Amir Temur ibn Amir Taraghay was born on April 9, 1336, in the village of Khoja Ilgor in Kesh (modern-day Shahrisabz). His father, Amir Muhammad Taraghay, was a noble from the Barlas tribe, a brave warrior, a patron of scholars, and a man devoted to knowledge and wisdom.
Amir Temur was a great commander, a statesman, and the founder of the Timurid Empire. He holds an exceptional place in the history of Uzbek statehood and was a dedicated patron of science and education.