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Equestrian Statue of Timur in Tashkent

The Equestrian statue of Timur in Tashkent is a bronze monument to Amir Timur, the statesman and military leader regarded as one of the founders of Uzbek statehood. Created by sculptors Ilkhom Jabbarov and Kamol Jabbarov, it was unveiled on 31 August 1993 in the center of Tashkent, in the square later renamed in honor of Amir Temur. The sculpture shows Timur seated on horseback in full campaign attire, wearing a helmet shaped like a royal crown, with a sword at his belt and a shield attached to the saddle. His right hand is raised, while his left holds the reins. The pedestal bears the name “AMIR TEMUR” and the motto “strength in justice” in four languages.

Timur Equestrian Statue on a reddish-brown pedestal in a green park with trees and flowering shrubs.
The Timur Equestrian Statue stands on a stone pedestal in a landscaped park in Tashkent.
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Timur equestrian statue on a reddish-brown pedestal surrounded by trees and flowers.
The Timur Equestrian Statue in Tashkent stands amid landscaped greenery with a modern building in the background.
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Timur equestrian statue on a pedestal in a landscaped park with lawns, trees, and paths.
The Timur equestrian statue stands at the center of a landscaped park in Tashkent.
October 2012 © Doris Ingeborg Lohse · CC BY-SA 4.0
Timur equestrian statue silhouetted against a blue sky with wispy clouds.
The Timur equestrian statue stands in silhouette against a wide blue sky.
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Close-up of the Amir Temur inscription with gold lettering on a reddish-brown stone surface.
Inscription on the Timur Equestrian Statue in Tashkent, showing the name Amir Temur in gold letters.
April 2011 © · CC BY-SA 4.0

Identification

TitleMonument to Emir Timur
TypeBronze equestrian statue
Alternative nameEquestrian statue of Timur in Tashkent

Iconography and meaning

Depicted personTimur (Tamerlane), the founder of the Timurid Empire and a national hero of Uzbekistan

Creator

SculptorsIlkhom Jabbarov and Kamol Jabbarov

Historical context

Date of unveiling31 August 1993
Unveiling occasionOpened on the occasion of the second anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence
Unveiled byIn the presence of President Islam Karimov

Location and ownership

Unveiling locationCentral square of Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Square renamed afterAmir Temur

Physical characteristics

GestureLeft hand holding the horse by the bridle; right hand raised upward
AccessoriesA saber in a scabbard on his belt; a shield attached to the saddle
AttireFull campaign attire
HeadgearHelmet in the form of a royal crown
PoseSeated on horseback

Materials

Statue materialBronze
Pedestal materialGranite

Appearance

Pedestal inscription"AMIR TEMUR" in metal letters
Motto on pedestal"strength in justice"
Inscription languagesUzbek, Russian, English, and Arabic

Other

Historical noteThe saber on the belt was described as a distinguishing sign of the warrior class of that era

Significance

Commemorated onMany commemorative coins and postage stamps of Uzbekistan