[2] In Harris, this date is 1286; but as, in a note, this war is said to
have occurred on occasion of the election of Kublai to the imperial
dignity in 1257, I have ventured to restore what seems to be the true
date. Besides Naiam, in 1286, thirty years of age, could not possibly
have been the uncle of Kublai. - E.
[3] The new city of Pekin, of which hereafter. - E.
[4] The followers of Naiam in this rebellion are said to have consisted of
four nations, or tribes of Tartars, named Ciazza, Cadi, Barscol, and
Sitinqui, but of whom no other information or notice remains. - E.
[5] This is the only notice of the Jews in the east by Marco Polo, and
serves considerably to confirm the authenticity of Rabbi Banjamin;
who, as a Jew, felt more interest in attending to his countrymen. - E.
SECTION XI.
Account of the Imperial City of Cambalu, and the Court of the Great Khan,
or Emperor of the Tartars.
During the three winter months of December, January, and February,
Kublai-khan generally resides in Cambalu[1] which is at the north-east
border of Kathay. On the north part of the new city stands the great palace
of the khan. In the first place is a great wall surrounding a vast square
enclosure, each side being eight miles in length; the wall is environed on
the outside by a deep ditch, and has a great gate in the middle of each
side.
![A General History And Collection Of Voyages And Travels - Volume 1 - By Robert Kerr
- And even in many of the printed
editions, was left blank. - E.
[2] In Harris, this date is 1286; but - Page 509](../images/travel.jpg)
