# Rajah Patalolo — An Outcast of the Islands character guide

> Rajah Patalolo in An Outcast of the Islands by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Rajah Patalolo, Patalolo, old Patalolo, the old Rajah

**First appearance:** 0003-an-outcast-of-the-islands

## Who they are

The old Rajah of Sambir, father of Lakamba's rival.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/chapters/part-i-v)

The old Rajah of Sambir, suspicious of outsiders and currently the target of Lakamba's and Babalatchi's schemes.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/chapters/part-ii-i)

Referenced as a local authority who has not informed Almayer of Aissa's whereabouts, suggesting political tensions.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/chapters/part-iii-ii)

Forced to abdicate and go on pilgrimage; dies shortly after.

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