The Timurid dynasty (Persian: ?????????); self-designated Gurkani (Persian: ????????); was a Persianate; Sunni Muslim dynasty of Turco-Mongol lineage which ruled over modern-day Iran; Afghanistan; much of Central Asia; as well as parts of contemporary Pakistan; India; Mesopotamia; Anatolia and the Caucasus. The dynasty was founded by Timur (Tamerlane) in the 14th century.

The Timurids lost control of most of Persia to the Safavid dynasty in 1501; but members of the dynasty continued to rule parts of Central Asia and parts of India; sometimes known as the Timurid Emirates. In the 16th century; Babur; a Timurid prince from Ferghana (modern Uzbekistan); invaded Kabulistan (modern Afghanistan) and established a small kingdom there; and from there 20 years later he invaded Hindustan to establish the Mughal Empire. Pictures From History