The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Malek ’Adil Ketboga
Also known as Ketboga
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 64
Ketboga appears with the gravity of a ruler whose name belongs to the formal world of courts and sovereign gifts. The account offers only a glimpse, but the title alone gives his presence a sense of ceremony and guarded authority.
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 64
- Books
- 1
Malek ’Adil Ketboga is mentioned as a Mamluk sultan who received a large Balas ruby. The text provides no broader account of his reign, personal relationships, or development, leaving him as a brief figure in the history of the jewel. His role is defined by the royal status attached to the gift.
Description
The text identifies Ketboga as a Mamluk sultan but gives no details of his appearance. His height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, and personal adornments are unspecified. A visual depiction may suggest the formal clothing and bearing of a medieval ruler, but should avoid specific physical traits not supported by the account.
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BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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