The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Baháuddin Ayaz
Also known as Baháuddin, Baháuddin Ayas, Bahad ed-din Ayaz Sayfin
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 54
Baháuddin Ayaz is introduced through the spare, resonant titles of wazir and ruler. They suggest a person accustomed to affairs of state, but the text keeps his character and appearance just beyond the edge of its brief mention.
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 54
- Books
- 1
Baháuddin Ayaz is named as wazir and ruler of Hormuz, a concise identification that places him within the region’s political world. The volume provides no further personal history, relationships, or arc. He remains a lightly sketched historical figure whose significance rests in his office and title.
Description
The book offers no physical description of Baháuddin Ayaz. It does not specify his complexion, face, hair, eyes, age, height, build, clothing, or any distinctive marks. His role as wazir and ruler may suggest formal dress in a visual adaptation, but the text itself gives no particular costume or appearance.
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- SN
Saifuddin Nazratformer slave and wazir
Baháuddin had originally been Saifuddin’s slave, and Saifuddin appointed him wazir of Kalhát.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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