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Also Known As Shāh Rokh Mīrzā • Shāh Rukh
Born August 30, 1377 • Uzbekistan
Died March 12, 1447 (aged 69)
House / Dynasty Timurid dynasty
Notable Family Members father Timur • son Ulūgh Beg
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