Chapter XIX
(1.) “because it was very cold in that country.”—Timour was desirous of adding China to the rest of his conquests, and had even embarked on an expedition, placing himself at the head of a large army; but he fell ill of fever upon reaching Otrar, and died February 19, 1405.—Bruun.
(1A.) Other authorities state Timour’s death to have occurred the 17 Shabran, 807 (February 17, 1405).—Ed.