The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Nizam al-Mulk
Also known as Nizam
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 258
There's a quiet authority in the way this elderly statesman carries himself, as if decades of counsel have settled into his very bones. His presence commands respect without demanding it, marked by the scholarly tools of his trade and the weight of years.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- 93 years old
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 258
- Books
- 1
Nizam al-Mulk served as the illustrious minister of the East, guiding the Seljuk Empire through the reigns of Alp Arslan and Malek Shah. Honored by the caliph himself as an oracle of religion and science, he embodied the pinnacle of Persian administrative wisdom. His life ended tragically at the age of 93 when he fell victim to assassination.
Description
At ninety-three years of age, Nizam al-Mulk presents the image of venerable statesmanship. His aged face bears the marks of a long life in service, framed by a distinguished white beard. He wears the traditional robes of a Persian minister, distinguished by his cap and the ink-horn that marks his scholarly profession. His bearing reflects decades of high office and learned counsel.
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)
Appearances
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