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15 Historical Warlords Who Believed Their Own Hype

Darren January 5, 2026 5 min
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7. Tamerlane (Timur)

7. Tamerlane (Timur)
Tamerlane’s unwavering belief in his divine destiny fueled a brutal quest for empire.

Tamerlane’s conviction in his divine right to conquer matched his brutality. He emulated Genghis Khan and carved a massive empire, showing unwavering faith in his destiny.

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