Ulugh Beg, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Ulugh Beg

Timurid ruler as well as an astronomer, mathematician and sultan

Date of Birth: 22-Mar-1394

Place of Birth: Soltaniyeh, Zanjan Province, Iran

Date of Death: 27-Oct-1449

Profession: astronomer, astrologer, mathematician, calligrapher

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Ulugh Beg

  • Mirza Muhammad Taraghay bin Shahrukh (Chagatay: ????? ???? ???? ?? ??? ??, Persian: ????? ???? ?????? ?? ??? ???), better known as Ulugh Beg (???? ???) (22 March 1394 – 27 October 1449), was a Timurid sultan, as well as an astronomer and mathematician.
  • Ulugh Beg was notable for his work in astronomy-related mathematics, such as trigonometry and spherical geometry, as well as his general interests in the arts and intellectual activities.
  • It is thought that he spoke five languages: Arabic, Persian, Turkic, Mongolian, and a small amount of Chinese.
  • During his rule (first as a governor, then outright) the Timurid Empire achieved its cultural peak through Ulugh Beg's attention and patronage.
  • Samarkand was captured and given to Ulugh Beg by his father Shah Rukh.He built the great Ulugh Beg Observatory in Samarkand between 1424 and 1429.
  • It was considered by scholars to have been one of the finest observatories in the Islamic world at the time and the largest in Central Asia.
  • Ulugh Beg was subsequently recognized as the most important observational astronomer from the 15th century by many scholars.
  • He also built the Ulugh Beg Madrasah (1417–1420) in Samarkand and Bukhara, transforming the cities into cultural centers of learning in Central Asia.However, Ulugh Beg's scientific expertise was not matched by his skills in governance.
  • During his short reign, he failed to establish his power and authority.
  • As a result, other rulers, including his family, took advantage of his lack of control and he was subsequently overthrown and assassinated.

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