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Kabul
Kabul, Afghanistan.
Following the destruction and looting of Kabul by Mongol forces under Genghis Khan in 1221, the city remained in a diminished state for more than a century.1
Kabul began to revive under Timurid rule after the city was captured by Timur (Tamerlane) in 1398. While Timur is historically noted for the brutality of his conquests and the destruction of other cities, his dynasty is also renowned for a brilliant revival of artistic and intellectual life across Central Asia and Iran. Under the Timurids, architectural projects and the patronage of artistic communities became central to commemorating their reigns, fostering a period of renewed cultural development that helped stabilize and restore prosperity to the region.1234