What is the history of the Targaryen family?

The Targaryen family is a prominent and ancient noble house in the fictional world of Westeros, known for their distinctive silver hair and close relationship with dragons. The history of the Targaryens is long and complex, spanning over 300 years in the A Song of Ice and Fire book series and the Game of Thrones television series.

The story of the Targaryens begins with Aegon the Conqueror, who led his sister-wives and their three dragons to conquer and unify the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. Aegon and his descendants ruled the Seven Kingdoms from the Iron Throne in King's Landing, but their reign was not without its challenges and controversies.

Throughout the Targaryen dynasty, there were numerous conflicts and power struggles, including several civil wars known as the Dance of the Dragons and the Blackfyre Rebellions. The Targaryens also faced external threats from beyond the Wall and across the Narrow Sea.

Eventually, the Targaryen dynasty came to an end with the death of the Mad King Aerys II and the subsequent rebellion led by Robert Baratheon. The last Targaryen heirs, Viserys and Daenerys, were forced into exile and eventually returned to Westeros to reclaim their birthright.

Throughout the series, the Targaryens have been a major force in Westerosi history and remain a prominent and fascinating part of the world of Game of Thrones.