# Hamzád — Hadji Murád character guide

> Hamzád in Hadji Murád by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

A former Avar leader, predecessor to Shamil, mentioned in backstory.

## Relationships

### [Khan Mahomá](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/khan_mahoma)

_family_

Hamzád is the son of Khan Mahomá, and their relationship is one of paternal care and filial loyalty.

### [Khan Mahomá](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/khan_mahoma)

_family_

Hamzád is the son of Khan Mahomá, and their relationship is one of paternal care and filial loyalty.

### [Khan Mahomá](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/khan_mahoma)

_family_

Hamzád is the son of Khan Mahomá, and their relationship is one of paternal care and filial loyalty.

## In the story

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/chapters/xi)

The Imam who succeeded Kazi-Mullá, who treacherously murdered the Khans and is a central figure in Hadji Murád's story.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/chapters/xiii)

Killed by Hadji Murád and his brother Osman in revenge for the murder of the Khans.

## Links

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