Sayyid Baraka
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Meeting Timur
In 1370 Timur was traversing a mountain pass known as the Iron Gate south of the Qashqadaryo (river), where he encountered Sayyid Baraka, a Meccan who claimed descent from Muhammad. Baraka presented Timur with a banner and a large drum, symbols associated with rulership, and predicted his future success. Timur publicized these predictions and brought Baraka into his court along with other influential religious figures in Mawarannahr.[2]
Later life
Baraka subsequently served as Timur's spiritual adviser and remained closely associated with him throughout his life.[2]
Baraka was a fief of Andkhoy in Afghanistan, a town given to him by Timur.[3]
Timur is buried facing Baraka in the same mausoleum,[1] Gur-e Amir, at Samarkand.[4]
