# Kanaglou — The Indiscreet Jewels character guide

> Kanaglou in The Indiscreet Jewels by Denis Diderot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sultan, the Sultan, The sham Sultan, Kanaglou the Sultan

**First appearance:** 0048-xlvii-prodigious-events-of-the-reign-of-kanaglou-mangogul-s-grandfather

## Who they are

Mangogul's grandfather, a sultan with a remarkable reign.

## Relationships

### [Mangogul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/mangogul)

_friendship_

Kanaglou is a close confidant and advisor to Sultan Mangogul, frequently engaging in political and personal discussions.

### [Mirzoza](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/mirzoza)

_friendship_

Kanaglou acts as a trusted friend and intermediary between Mirzoza and Mangogul, often defending her interests.

### [Erguebzed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/erguebzed)

_rivalry_

Erguebzed and Kanaglou are political rivals, constantly vying for influence and undermining each other's positions.

### [Selim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/selim)

_friendship_

Kanaglou and Selim share a bond of mutual respect and camaraderie, often supporting each other in court intrigues.

### [Erguebzed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/erguebzed)

_rivalry_

Erguebzed and Kanaglou are political rivals, constantly vying for influence and undermining each other's positions.

### [Mangogul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/mangogul)

_friendship_

Kanaglou is a close confidant and advisor to Sultan Mangogul, frequently engaging in political and personal discussions.

### [Mirzoza](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/mirzoza)

_friendship_

Kanaglou acts as a trusted friend and intermediary between Mirzoza and Mangogul, often defending her interests.

### [Selim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/selim)

_friendship_

Kanaglou and Selim share a bond of mutual respect and camaraderie, often supporting each other in court intrigues.

### [Mirzoza](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/mirzoza)

_friendship_

Kanaglou acts as a trusted friend and intermediary between Mirzoza and Mangogul, often defending her interests.

### [Selim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/selim)

_friendship_

Kanaglou and Selim share a bond of mutual respect and camaraderie, often supporting each other in court intrigues.

### [Mangogul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/mangogul)

_friendship_

Kanaglou is a close confidant and advisor to Sultan Mangogul, frequently engaging in political and personal discussions.

### [Erguebzed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/erguebzed)

_rivalry_

Erguebzed and Kanaglou are political rivals, constantly vying for influence and undermining each other's positions.

## In the story

### [XIV: Orcotomus's Experiments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/chapters/xiv-orcotomus-s-experiments)

Mentioned in the public discourse as a reference point for simpler times.

### [Eleventh Trial of the Ring](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/chapters/xxiv-eleventh-trial-of-the-ring)

Previous monarch whose wars disturbed the Pensions Congo.

### [Prodigious Events of the Reign of Kanaglou, Mangogul’s Grandfather](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/chapters/xlvii-prodigious-events-of-the-reign-of-kanaglou-mangogul-s-grandfather)

Mangogul's grandfather, whose reign is described as a golden age marked by luxury, military conquests, economic troubles, and fanatical edicts.

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