Chin Timur Khan
| Chin Timur Khan چانه تیمور خان | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Unknown Samarkand, Moghulistan |
| Died |
1529 Kabul, Mughal Empire |
| Buried at | Kabul |
| Allegiance | Mughal Empire |
| Service/branch | Mughal army |
| Years of service | 1516-1529 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held |
Commander of Mobile guard Military governor of Kabul Governor of Punjab |
| Battles/wars |
Battle of Khanwa Conquest of Afghanistan Mughal raids into India Conquest of Rajputs |
Chin Timur Khan was a general of the Mughal Empire. He was the son of Babur's uncle Sultan Ahmad Alaq. He was in service of both Sultan Said Khan and Mansur Khan, but eventually fled to Babur of Mughal Empire in India. Timur was a commander under the service of Emperor Babur during his conquests. At the Battle of Khanwa, he commanded the center wing, which was also led by the emperor in person. Died of violent dysentery in Agra and was buried there.
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