The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Hulaku
Also known as Hulagu, Ilkhan, Alaodin
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 5
A dignified human Mongol ruler of the medieval era, dressed in formal court garments suited to a powerful khan. He has a composed, authoritative bearing and a mature appearance; the text provides no specific details about his face, hair, coloring, or build.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 5
- Books
- 1
Description
A dignified human Mongol ruler of the medieval era, dressed in formal court garments suited to a powerful khan. He has a composed, authoritative bearing and a mature appearance; the text provides no specific details about his face, hair, coloring, or build.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- DK
Duḳuz Khatunwife
Duḳuz Khatun, described as Christian, was Hulaku’s wife and a granddaughter of Aung Khan.
- M
Mangkubrother
Mangku assigns Hulaku command of the Mongol campaign in Persia and Syria.
- SB
Hulaku is named as one of the sons of Serḳuḳteni Bigi and Tului.
- K
Kitubukacommander
Kitubuka served as a general in Hulaku’s expedition to Persia and is credited with reducing Luristan.
- MS
Malik Sálihexecutioner
After Malik Sálih revolted and surrendered, the Mongols under Hulaku’s authority tortured him to death despite a promise to spare his life.
- MB
Mosta’sim Billahconqueror
Hulaku conquered Baghdad and had its last Abbasid caliph imprisoned and put to death.
- TO
the Old Man of the Mountainopponent
Hulaku’s Mongol campaign subdues the Ismailite strongholds and ends the Old Man’s dynasty; the note distinguishes this history from Polo’s simplified account.
- RK
Ruknuddin Khurshahconflicting source relationships
Ruknuddin surrenders the Ismailite fortresses to Hulaku, who sends him toward the Great Khan’s court; accounts cited in the note differ over his eventual death.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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