Mystery stories: Tamerlane
He is believed by historians to succeed in creating a great empire where order reigned, creativity flourished and fair laws acted. This great Mongol, the second after Genghis Khan, played a significant role in the history of Central Asia, having a decisive influence on its formation and appearance.
In an atmosphere of constant internecine wars, aggravated by the actions of countless predatory gangs, Tamerlane managed to find his true vocation. He created an army, superior in martial qualities and cruelty to all that existed at that time.
Legends were made of his cruelty, the destinies of East and West, Byzantium, Russia depended on his will. Until now, he is called the great conqueror and shaker of the Universe, then a man-monster and a messenger of hell. However, the scale of his personality does not fit into any of these ordinary clichés.
Who is Tamerlane? Where did he come from? How did this great conqueror go to success? Why was his main instrument of intimidation cruelty? What distinguished Tamerlan from Genghis Khan? Answers to these questions can be found in the film:
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