Batou Khan

Also known as Batou, Batu Khan

Major
First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 281

Batou Khan is a major character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).

Gender: male
Age: Adult during conquest period
First appears: Book 1 · Ch. 281
Books: 1

Batou Khan, son of Tuli and nephew of Octai, commanded the Mogul and Tartar forces in their western conquests. Leading an army of 500,000 men, he invaded Russia and Hungary, extending Mongol power to the Danube. His retreat from the Danube was harassed by Franks and Greeks, and death found him while preparing to attack Constantinople.

Description

A powerful Mogul commander with Central Asian features, dark hair and eyes. He wears elaborate armor and the clothing of a Mongol khan, carrying himself with the formidable presence of someone accustomed to leading vast armies across continents.

Story so far

BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)