Vizier

stern loyal rigid authoritative

High-ranking official in Kublai Khan's court who enforces ceremonial protocols and imperial etiquette. He demands obeisance from visitors, threatens execution for defiance, and relays the Khan's commands on accommodations and summons. Stern and loyal to Mongol hierarchy, he maintains authority amid interactions with travelers like the Doctor's group, Marco Polo, and warlords such as Tegana.

1 appearances

Kublai Khan's Imperial Court

Vizier's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

1 moments

S1E19 · Mighty Kublai Khan

Doctor defies Khan’s protocol

Authoritative yet frustrated (his power is undermined by the Khan's amusement)

The Vizier enforces ceremonial protocol with escalating demands for kowtowing, threatening the Doctor with execution for his defiance. His rigid adherence to ritual reflects his role as the Khan's enforcer, …

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Affiliation

Kublai Khan's Court