Timur vs Wanyan Aguda

Timur defeated the Mongol ruler of the Chagatai Khanate, establishing his control over Transoxiana. This victory marked the beginning of his rise to power, as he captured Samarkand and declared himself emir.

Timur launched a campaign into Persia, capturing Isfahan and Shiraz. He suppressed a revolt in Isfahan by massacring tens of thousands of inhabitants, establishing his reputation for extreme brutality and consolidating control over the region.

Timur defeated the Golden Horde under Tokhtamysh at the Battle of the Terek River. He sacked Sarai, the Horde's capital, and destroyed its trade networks, permanently weakening the Mongol state and securing his northern frontier.

Timur invaded the Delhi Sultanate, defeating Sultan Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughluq. His army sacked Delhi, massacring tens of thousands of civilians and destroying the city's infrastructure, then withdrew with immense plunder.

Timur defeated the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I at Ankara, capturing him. The victory shattered Ottoman power, leading to a civil war among Bayezid's sons and delaying Ottoman expansion into Europe for a decade.

Timur invested heavily in transforming Samarkand into a cultural and architectural center. He brought artisans from conquered lands to build mosques, madrasas, and the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, making the city a showcase of Timurid art and learning.

Timur died of illness while leading a massive army toward the Ming dynasty's borders. His death ended the planned invasion of China and led to the fragmentation of his empire among his sons and grandsons.

Aguda's Jurchen forces defeated a Liao army at Hubudagang, marking the first major victory of the rebellion. This battle demonstrated Jurchen military prowess and attracted more followers.

Wanyan Aguda united the Jurchen tribes under his leadership, creating a confederation that rebelled against Liao domination. He organized a disciplined army and began the Jurchen revolt.

Wanyan Aguda proclaimed himself emperor, founding the Jin dynasty. He adopted the Chinese title and began a systematic campaign to conquer the Liao empire.

Aguda's forces captured the Liao supreme capital Shangjing, dealing a severe blow to the Liao dynasty. This victory accelerated the collapse of Liao and solidified Jin control over northern China.

Aguda formed an alliance with the Northern Song dynasty to jointly attack the Liao empire. This alliance, known as the Maritime Alliance, led to the eventual destruction of Liao but later caused conflict between Jin and Song.

Wanyan Aguda died, and his brother Wanyan Wuqimai succeeded him. Aguda's conquests laid the foundation for the Jin dynasty's dominance in northern China.