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Which historic city served as the capital of the vast empire founded by the conqueror Timur in the 14th century?

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Correct answer: Samarkand

Timur made Samarkand the crown jewel of his empire, bringing skilled artisans and builders from across Asia to construct its legendary blue-tiled monuments. Under his grandson Ulugh Beg, the city also grew into a world-renowned center of medieval science and astronomical study. Photo: Registan_-_Gusjer.jpg: Gustavo Jeronimo from Aranjuez, Spain derivative work: Mr, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.

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