Which empire made Samarkand its capital in the 14th century?
Timurid Empire
Ottoman Empire
Mughal Empire
Safavid Empire
Answer
In the 14th century, Timur (Tamerlane) made Samarkand the capital of his empire, the Timurid Empire. He also established his mausoleum, the Gur-e Amir, in the city.
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