One of the most powerful rulers of Central Asia in the 16th century who defeated the Timurid Empire and founded the Shaybanid dynasty. Shaybani, of the Jochid line and the Golden Lineage, descended from Jochi, Genghis Khan's eldest son. After the Timurid Empire declined, Transoxiana fell into rivalries. Using his noble blood and political acumen, Shaybani led the Uzbeks to conquer the region. The Battle of Sar-e Pul marked Shaybani's decisive victory over the Timurids. In 1501, after Babur retook Samarkand, he marched against Shaybani, who was rebuilding his forces in Bukhara. Near Sar-e Pul, Babur relied on the river to secure his flanks, but Shaybani held the advantage in numbers and cavalry. Rather than forcing a frontal battle, the Uzbeks used horse-archer tactics and a sweeping flank attack to surround their enemy. When Shaybani's right wing struck Babur's rear, the Timurid army collapsed. Babur lost his finest troops, ending any hope of restoring Timurid rule in Transoxiana and launching Shaybani’s rise to power. After securing Transoxiana,