S3Ep5: The Tokhtamysh-Timur War: Prelude Part 1

After Amir Timur finished his Three Years Campaign in Iran and the Caucasus, he received word that disaster had struck home. An alliance of enemies had invaded Transoxiana, rebellions were developing, and Timur's entire position was in peril. This episode covers Timur's return home, his final invasion of Chorasmia, and tribal politics. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here and you can support the show at our patreon page.

PART 2. As the Three Years Campaign progresses, Amir Timur invades the lands of the Muzaffarid Dynasty of Southern Iran. Troubles arise with the city of Isfahan while crisis hits Timur's homeland. Meanwhile, James has a full blown existential crisis. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here.

PART 1. As 1386 AD begins, Amir Timur embarks on his so called "Three Years Campaign." This includes the invasions of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, and several other neighboring regions. Tensions also come to a head between Timur and Khan Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here.

PART 2. Tensions begin to rise between Khan Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde and his adoptive father and former ally: Amir Timur. BUT FIRST! Some background information on the history of the Rus and the Golden Horde is needed. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here.

PART 1. Tensions begin to rise between Khan Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde and his adoptive father and former ally: Amir Timur. BUT FIRST! Some background information on the history of the Rus and the Golden Horde is needed. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here.

Amir Wali, ruler of Mazandaran, hopelessly looks for allies in the inevitable war against Amir Timur. Timur responds by invading Persia for a third time in 1383 and 1384. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here and you can support the show at our patreon page.

We are now in the years of 1382 and 1383. Amir Timur pauses his invasions of Persia and instead turns his gaze eastwards to the Mihrabanid Dynasty of Sistan. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here and you can support the show at our patreon page.

Timur invades Persia for a second time (1381-1382). Meanwhile, there is rebellion at Herat. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes at home. Meanwhile, the Moghuls attack. Meanwhile, another member of the BIG PERSIAN FIVE gets introduced. Meanwhile, James stays up too late editing. All this, and more, on today's episode. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here and you can support the show at our patreon page.

(PART 2) The year is 1380. Timur's gaze turns towards Persia. We are introduced to the BIG PERSIAN FIVE, including the first kingdom here that falls to Timur: The Kartid Dynasty of Khorasan. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here and you can support the show at our patreon page.

(PART 1) The year is 1380. Timur's gaze turns towards Persia. We are introduced to the BIG PERSIAN FIVE, including the first kingdom here that falls to Timur: The Kartid Dynasty of Khorasan. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here and you can support the show at our patreon page.