Miran Shah

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Mirza Jalal-ud-din Miran Shah Beg (Persian: جلال الدین میران شاه بیگ, c. 1366 – 21 April 1408), commonly known as Miran Shah (Persian: میران شاه), was a son of the Central Asian conqueror Timur, founder of the Timurid Empire. In the Timurid genealogical tradition he carries the laqab Mu'izz al-Din and the kunyas Abu Muhammad and Abu al-Fath, together with the Mongol title kuragan ("royal son-in-law"), which reflects his marriage to Urun Sultan Khanika, a daughter of the Chinggisid khan Suyurghatmish. During his father's reign, Miran Shah was initially a powerful regional governor and prominent military commander, having aided Timur in his conquests as well as suppressing several revolts. However, after facing accusations of destructive and hedonistic behaviour, the prince was later deposed from these roles by the emperor. Following Timur's death in 1405, Miran Shah became embroiled in the ensuing war of succession, having thrown his support behind his son Khalil Sultan. He was later killed...

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