The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Disabul
Also known as Dizabul, Sizabul
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 184
Disabul commands attention through the sheer magnificence of his presence—the gold and silk that surrounds him speak of power that transcends mere conquest, suggesting a ruler whose authority is as much cultural as military.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (6th century)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 184
- Books
- 1
Disabul appears as the Great Khan of the Turks, receiving ambassadors in surroundings that blend nomadic tradition with imperial splendor. His court in the valley of the Golden Mountain showcases the wealth and sophistication of 6th century Turkish civilization, from the wheeled chair that serves as his throne to the successive pavilions of increasing magnificence—each more sumptuous than the last, culminating in a bed of pure gold supported by four golden peacocks.
Description
Disabul presents a figure of nomadic royalty whose power is expressed through the extraordinary richness of his surroundings. He sits in a wheeled chair within a valley of the Golden Mountain, surrounded by silk hangings of increasing elaboration. His royal seat, cups, and vases are crafted of gold, while a third pavilion supported by columns of gilt wood houses a bed of pure and massy gold raised on four peacocks of the same metal. The successive entertainments move from simple Tartar liquor to increasingly sumptuous displays, each more magnificent than the last.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
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