Timur

About Timur

Timur (also known as Tamerlane) was a Turco-Mongol conqueror who established the Timurid Empire in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. As a formidable military leader, he built one of the largest empires in history, stretching from modern-day Turkey to India, and was renowned for his tactical genius and patronage of the arts and sciences, which secures his high ranking at #86 on the Historical Popularity Index. His campaigns dramatically reshaped the political landscape of Central Asia, Persia, and beyond.

Despite his profound historical influence, Timur’s modern internet attention is notably muted. In 2025, his Wikipedia page attracted 1.3 million views, indicating a considerable historical neglect relative to his stature. This figure earns an Attention Gap score of +2x, meaning he receives twice the attention one might expect from his HPI rank, yet this still trails many less historically significant figures. For contrast, William the Conqueror, a contemporary medieval figure ranked #934, garnered 3.0 million views in the same year.

Interest in Timur remains relatively stable, showing a modest +5.3% year-over-year growth in views. However, recent momentum suggests a slight cooling, with a 14% drop in interest comparing Q1 to Q3 of 2025, suggesting his current online relevance is fluctuating despite his undeniable long-term historical weight.