Over the next few years Timur survived as a bandit and a mercenary , and it was probably during this period that he suffered the wounds that caused his famous lameness ( possible origin of the name Tamerlane ) .
Timur and Husayn both rebelled , going underground .
Over the next few years Timur survived as a bandit and a mercenary , and it was probably during this period that Timur suffered the wounds that caused Timur 's famous lameness ( possible origin of the name Tamerlane ) .
Timur and Husayn both rebelled , going underground .