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A Passage to India · Character

Mr. Zulfiqar

A Muslim lawyer, briefly mentioned.

minor

Also known as plain Mr. Zulfiqar

First appearance: xviii

Mr. Zulfiqar first appears in 0021 xviii.

See Mr. Zulfiqar in xviiiBook page

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CFCyril FieldingDADr. AzizAQAdela QuestedNBNawab BahadurHAHamidullahMZMr. Zulfiqar

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  • Minor colonial and Indian characters
  • Protagonist
  • Central trial figures

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