The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Ruknuddin Khurshah
Also known as Khurshah
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 60
Khurshah is introduced as a ruler at the edge of a formidable realm, his title and name carrying an austere, distant weight. The text gives no private glimpse of him, leaving his presence mysterious and sharply defined by the world he once commanded.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 60
- Books
- 1
Ruknuddin Khurshah is identified as the last ruler of the Assassins, whose rule ended when he surrendered to Hulagu. The account gives no fuller personal history or description of his relationships, but his position marks him as the final figure in a long-standing power. His brief appearance is defined by that surrender and the closing of an era.
Description
No physical description is provided for Ruknuddin Khurshah. His age is given as adult, but his height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, and facial features remain unspecified. The text describes no clothing, ornaments, scars, or other distinguishing marks.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
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Hulakuconflicting 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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