The Travels of Marco Polo · Character

Batu

  • Minor
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 5

Batu is a minor character in The Travels of Marco Polo (Book 1).

Gender
male
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 5
Books
1

Batu is identified as Barka’s brother and predecessor, and the founder of a standing camp on the Volga. That encampment grew into Sarai, giving his brief mention an enduring mark on the map. The text recounts this legacy but offers no personal relationships beyond his kinship with Barka or further account of his life.

Description

The text gives no physical description of Batu. His height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, garments, and distinguishing marks are unknown; no specific visual traits can be established.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1

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