The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Serḳuḳteni Bigi
Also known as Sorghaghtani Beki
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 92
Serḳuḳteni Bigi is introduced with a name that carries the quiet weight of a powerful household, yet the account gives no portrait of her face or manner. She remains compelling in that silence: a presence suggested by her place in the world, not explained by it.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Unknown
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 92
- Books
- 1
Serḳuḳteni Bigi, also known as Sorghaghtani Beki, is identified as the wife of Tului and the niece of Prester John. The account names her as the mother of Mangú, Hulaku, and Kúblái, but offers no further personal narrative or description of her life.
Description
The text provides no visual details for Serḳuḳteni Bigi. Her build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, adornments, and distinguishing marks are not described, so a faithful depiction should avoid assigning them.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Chinghiz Khanfather-in-law
The notes state that Chinghiz married a niece of Aung Khan, Serḳuḳteni Bigi, who became the wife of his son Tului.
Kúbláison
Kúblái is named as one of the sons of Serḳuḳteni Bigi and Tului.
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Hulakuson
Hulaku is named as one of the sons of Serḳuḳteni Bigi and Tului.
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Mangu Kaanson
Mangú is named as one of the sons of Serḳuḳteni Bigi and Tului.
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Tuluihusband
Serḳuḳteni Bigi was Tului’s wife and the mother of Mangú, Hulaku, and Kúblái.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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