The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Uchegin
Also known as Pilgutai, Belgutai
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 96
Uchegin’s name arrives surrounded by the scale of dynasties and distant territories, carrying the weight of a history that stretches across generations. The text gives no portrait of him, so his presence is felt through lineage and command rather than visible detail.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Not specified
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 96
- Books
- 1
Uchegin is named as the brother of Chinghiz Kaan and the great-uncle of Kúblái, and is also known in Chinese annals as Pilgutai. He commanded Kúblái’s forces against Arikbuga early in Kúblái’s reign, while Chinghiz and Kúblái bestowed extensive territories in Eastern Tartary on him. The account later identifies Nayan as Uchegin’s great-great-grandson, extending his place in the dynasty across generations.
Description
The text identifies Uchegin as a male member of Chinghiz Kaan’s family and a commander, but does not describe his appearance. His height, build, age, skin tone, hair, eyes, face, clothing, and distinguishing features are all unspecified.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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