Timur conquered large parts of Central Asia, primarily Transoxiana and Khorasan, from 1363 onwards with various alliances (Samarkand in 1366, and Balkh in 1369), and was recognized as ruler over them in 1370.
Timur erobrede store dele af Transoxanien fra 1363 og frem over med forskellige alliancer (Samarkand i 1366, Balkh i 1369), og blev anerkendt som hersker over dem i 1370.