According to Shia authors, the ruling dynasty of the Timurids was called Gurkani (, Gurkaniyan). Gurkani means 'son-in-law', a title applied by Timur to help legitimise his rule as he could not claim Genghisid descent. To this end, he married a Genghisid princess, Saray Mulk Khanum.

Genealogy

The Timurid dynasty originated from the Barlas

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