OverviewA ruler who supported an observatory and star measurements in Samarkand.CategoryScholarPeriodc. 1394 – c. 1449 CE
Life and settingUlugh Beg ruled in the Timurid political setting while supporting mathematical and astronomical study in Samarkand.Source: MacTutor — Ulugh Beg
Work and legacyThe astronomical tables produced by his scholarly circle include carefully measured stellar positions. His observatory brought together major scholars, including al-Kashi and Ali Qushji.Source: MacTutor — Ulugh Beg
SourcesOriginal concise biography based on the cited references. Historical reports, later devotional traditions and uncertain dates are distinguished where relevant.MacTutor — Ulugh Beg
