| Ariq Böke | |
|---|---|
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| Residence | |
| Occupation |
Warrior / General |
| Affiliation |
Mongolian Empire |
| Status |
Deceased |
| Cause of Death |
Killed in single combat by Kublai Khan |
| Killed By | |
| Significant Other(s) |
Kublai Khan (brother) |
| Portrayed By | |
| First Appearance | |
| Latest Appearance | |
| GALLERY | |
Ariq Böke was the envious younger brother of Kublai Khan. He thirsts for his throne and his position as Khan of Khans. He is later killed. He is a supporting antagonist in Season 1 of the TV Series, ‘Marco Polo.'
Episode 1[]
Ariq is supposed to reinforce Jingim's siege of Wuchang but never arrives.
Episode 2[]
During the initial siege of Wuchang, Ariq fails to bring reinforcements. Jingim meets with him in episode 2 to test his diplomatic skills. Marco notices that he has not prepared enough grains for a field campaign and conculdes that Ariq never intended to bring reinforcements. At first Kublai doesn't wish to believe, but rallies his troops for a civil war. On the battlefield Kublai challenges Ariq to a duel, ultimately beheading him.