Seven Pillars of Wisdom · Character
Jaafar Pasha
A former Ottoman officer who becomes commander of the Arab regular army.
minor
Also known as Jaafar
First appearance: xiv
Jaafar Pasha shows up with force in XXVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Former Turkish officer who defects to the Arab cause and is appointed commander-in-chief of Feisal's regular troops.
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- Arab Revolt Leadership
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