The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Abaka
Also known as Abaka Khan, Abaqa, Abaka of Persia
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 25
Abaka enters the account as a ruler whose name carries the weight of distant courts and imperial power. The chronicle offers little of his personal manner, leaving him an imposing presence glimpsed through titles, messages, and the affairs of his realm.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 25
- Books
- 1
Abaka, also known as Abaqa, Ábáḳa, or Abaka of Persia, is identified as an Ilkhan of Persia. The account places him in the dynastic history surrounding Bulughan, who was his wife before marrying Arghun, and records messages sent from him in 1277. Beyond these brief references, the text gives little detail of his private life or character.
Description
The text identifies Abaka as a Mongol ruler and Ilkhan of Persia but supplies no physical portrait. His height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, and clothing are not specified, so none can be stated reliably. The text describes Abaka Khan as a Mongol ruler of Persia but gives no physical characteristics. His build, height, skin tone, hair, eyes, face, and usual attire are not recorded; a visual depiction should avoid treating assumed period dress as a textual fact.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Kúbláifather
Abaka Khan is identified in the character list as Kúblái’s grandson; this relationship is not narrated in these chapters.
- PK
Pádishah Khátúnwife
Pádishah Khátún was successively married to the Ilkhans Abaka and Kaikhatu.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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