Were the earliest examples of the debate genre established during the Timurid era?
The period of Amir Temur’s reign (1370–1405) holds a special place in history as one of the eras of rapid advancement in science, spirituality, and culture in the Islamic world. This era witnessed not only great achievements in architecture and politics, but also the creation of immense intellectual and spiritual wealth. In particular, the emergence of the first artistic manuscripts during this time was a direct result of the Timurid cultural policy.