The Travels of Marco Polo · Character

Aung-Khan

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 94

Aung-Khan is named as a leader and ally, a figure whose importance is suggested by the company he keeps. Beyond that concise impression, the account leaves his personality and appearance unknown.

Gender
male
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 94
Books
1

Aung-Khan is identified as a Mongol leader and ally of Chinghiz Khan, but the text provides no further account of his deeds or personal history. His relationships beyond this stated alliance and any character arc remain undescribed.

Description

The text identifies Aung-Khan as a Mongol leader but supplies no physical details. His build, coloring, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and demeanor are unspecified.

Connections

  • AS

    Aung-Khan's sonfather

    Aung Khan’s son became involved in a plot to kill Chinghiz, contributing to the breakdown of the alliance.

  • PJ

    Prester Johnidentity

    The commentary identifies Aung Khan as the ruler called Prester John in Polo’s account.

  • Y

    Yesugaistaunch friend

    Yesugai, Chinghiz’s father, had been Aung Khan’s staunch friend and helped him recover his dominion after he was expelled.

  • Chinghiz Khanmilitary adversary

    The commentary identifies Aung Khan, also called Prester John, as a ruler whom Chinghiz ultimately defeated. Aung Khan’s officers captured and killed him after he fled.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1

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