# Bata — Hadji Murád character guide

> Bata in Hadji Murád by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** brother Bata, the merry Bata

**First appearance:** 0001-hadji-mur-d

## Who they are

A Chechen ally and friend of Hadji Murád, known for his cheerfulness.

## Relationships

### [Hadji Murád](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/hadji_murad)

_professional_

Bata is a loyal follower and messenger for Hadji Murád, carrying out his orders with dedication.

### [Hadji Murád](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/hadji_murad)

_professional_

Bata is a loyal follower and messenger for Hadji Murád, carrying out his orders with dedication.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/chapters/i)

Hadji Murád's murid, tasked with guiding Khan Mahomá to Prince Vorontsóv and returning to the wood.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/chapters/ii)

Friendly Chechen scout who arrives at the ambush post seeking Prince Vorontsóv.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/chapters/iv)

Accompanies Khan Mahomá on the mission; adds details about Vorontsóv's response and receives three rubles from Hadji Murád.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/chapters/xxiii)

The merry Bata; joins in the song's final refrain.

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