25 Most Cruel Rulers In History

Timur

Born in 1336, Timur rose up to be a tyrant and murderous conqueror of Asia and the Middle East. As Timur conquered parts of Russia and even occupied Moscow, uprisings occurred in Persia while he was away. His response? He destroyed their cities, massacred their populations, and built towers from their skulls. Whether in India or Bagdhad, everywhere he went resulted in a trail of carnage, destruction, and thousands of people slaughtered.