The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Bulughán
Also known as Khatun Bulughán, Bolgara, Balgana
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 5
Bulughán is introduced with the reserve of a courtly name, poised at the edge of a world of rank and ceremony. The account reveals little of her appearance, leaving her presence to feel both dignified and elusive.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 5
- Books
- 1
Bulughán, also rendered as Khatun Bulughán, Bolgara, or Balgana, is identified as a Mongol lady and a favored wife of Arghún Khan. Her dying wish prompts the search for Kokáchin, giving her final desire a lasting influence on the narrative. The varying forms of her name reflect the differences among versions of Polo’s text.
Description
Bulughán is identified as a Mongol lady and court figure, but no detailed physical description is provided. Her height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and accessories are unspecified; her courtly identity is the only stated guide to her presentation.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- AK
Arghún Khanhusband
Bulughán was Arghún’s favourite wife; after her death he sought a bride from her own Bayaut kin, following her dying injunction.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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