Hadji Murád · Character

Khan Mahomá

The merry Avar whose blood-feud with Hadji Murád has been buried under sworn brotherhood, and whose songs give the mountain war its haunting voice.

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Also known as the merry Khan Mahomá, Khan

First appearance: hadji mur d

As a supporting figure in Hadji Murád, Khan Mahomá is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned as the one who knows what to do and say; to be led to Prince Vorontsóv by Bata.

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Khan Mahomá belongs to Hadji Murád's small circle of murids, a sworn brother whose cheerful manner masks a history of deadly feud between the two men. His high, clear tenor carries the song of that very blood-feud, which Hadji Murád listens to with closed eyes and calls a wise song. His presence deepens the portrait of mountain life that so captivates Butler, showing loyalty and vengeance bound together in a single code.

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Aftermath
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Hadji Murád
family · positive
Khan Mahomá is Hadji Murád's loyal brother-in-arms and close relative, sharing a bond of… How this plays out →
Hamzád
family · positive
Shamil
rivalry · negative
Hadji Murád
family · positive
Khan Mahomá is Hadji Murád's loyal brother-in-arms and close relative, sharing a bond of… How this plays out →
Hamzád
family · positive
Shamil
rivalry · negative
Hamzád
family · positive
Hadji Murád
family · positive
Khan Mahomá is Hadji Murád's loyal brother-in-arms and close relative, sharing a bond of… How this plays out →

Hadji Murád
Khan Mahomá is Hadji Murád's loyal brother-in-arms and close relative, sharing a bond of blood and mutual protection.
Hamzád
Hamzád is the son of Khan Mahomá, and their relationship is one of paternal care and filial loyalty.
Shamil
Khan Mahomá is a sworn enemy of Shamil, fiercely loyal to Hadji Murád and opposing Shamil's rule.
Hadji Murád
Khan Mahomá is Hadji Murád's loyal brother-in-arms and close relative, sharing a bond of blood and mutual protection.
Hamzád
Hamzád is the son of Khan Mahomá, and their relationship is one of paternal care and filial loyalty.
Shamil
Khan Mahomá is a sworn enemy of Shamil, fiercely loyal to Hadji Murád and opposing Shamil's rule.
Hamzád
Hamzád is the son of Khan Mahomá, and their relationship is one of paternal care and filial loyalty.
Hadji Murád
Khan Mahomá is Hadji Murád's loyal brother-in-arms and close relative, sharing a bond of blood and mutual protection.

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Khan Mahomá appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I
Mentioned as the one who knows what to do and say; to be led to Prince Vorontsóv by Bata.
IV
Returns from a mission to Prince Vorontsóv, reporting the Prince's promise to receive Hadji Murád as a guest.
V
One of Hadji Murád's henchmen, rosy-faced and merry, with black lashless eyes.
XI
Not directly present, but referenced as Umma Khan, the sworn brother of Hadji Murád, who was killed by Hamzád.
XII
Merry and reckless; praises Mansúr over Shamil; smokes secretly and tells of winning money at orlyánka.
XIII
Mentioned as a 'frivolous fellow' by Hadji Murád.
XXIII
Henchman sleeping at the start; later awakens to prepare weapons.
XXV
One of Hadji Murád's henchmen, captured alive after the battle.

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