Iskandar (Timurid dynasty)
| Iskandar | |||||
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| Timurid Prince | |||||
A depiction of Iskandar in the Anthology of Sultan Iskandar (1410) | |||||
| Born | 25 April 1384 Uzgand, Fergana, Timurid Empire | ||||
| Died | 1415 (aged 30–31) | ||||
| Wives | Biki Sultan (daughter of Miran Shah) Jan Malik Shiraz Malik Mughul | ||||
| Issue | Pir Ali Sultan Ali Mahdi Shahzade Unnamed son | ||||
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| House | House of Timur | ||||
| Father | Umar Shaikh Mirza I | ||||
| Mother | Malikat Agha | ||||
| Religion | Islam | ||||
Iskandar Mirza (1384 – 1415) was a member of the Timurid dynasty and the grandson of its founder, the Central Asian conqueror Timur. Iskandar was among the princes who attempted to claim the throne in the aftermath of Timur's death. He became a prominent ruler and was notable for his strong interest in culture and learning. He was defeated by his uncle Shah Rukh and later executed during a rebellion attempt.