The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Barka
Also known as Barka Khan, Berke Khan
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 5
His name arrives with the weight of a turning point: a ruler of the Volga steppes whose faith set him apart from the princes before him. Beyond that brief historical trace, he remains an intriguing figure glimpsed at the edge of a vast empire.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 5
- Books
- 1
Barka is identified as the son of Juji and the first ruling prince of the House of Chinghiz to embrace the Muslim faith. He reigned on the steppes of the Volga, marking a significant religious distinction within his ruling house. The account offers no further detail of his personal life or later course.
Description
The text gives no physical description of Barka, so his appearance cannot be specified reliably. It identifies him as a ruling prince, but provides no information about his build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, or distinguishing marks. No physical description of Barka Khan is provided. His appearance, including his complexion, build, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and any distinguishing marks, is unspecified in the text.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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