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Maulud el Mukhlus

An Iraqi officer and loyal commander in Feisal's army.

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Also known as Maulud, old Maulud

First appearance: x

Maulud el Mukhlus shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Feisal's A.D.C., a former Turkish officer who complains of ill-equipment and urges aggressive action.

Maulud el Mukhlus first appears in 0014 x.

In XIII: Feisal's A.D.C., a former Turkish officer who complains of ill-equipment and urges aggressive action.

Later, in XV: Mentioned as a type of officer suitable for leading an Arab regular column.

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XIII
Feisal's A.D.C., a former Turkish officer who complains of ill-equipment and urges aggressive action.
XV
Mentioned as a type of officer suitable for leading an Arab regular column.
XVIII
Feisal's A.D.C., eager for a counterattack, repeats reports to Lawrence.
XXII
Maulud trains mule-riders into effective mounted infantry, demonstrating strict discipline.
XXIV
His company's appearance inspires Abd el Kerim's desire for a mule.
XXVII
Appointed Town-governor of Wejh by Feisal, restored order through harsh measures.
XXXIX
Present at Kurr with his musicians; contributes to the evening entertainments.
LX
Goes up with his mule-mounted regiment and quarters at Petra.
LXVIII
Presides over the defense of Wadi Musa; uses a clever tactic to defeat the Turkish attack.
LXXXII
Leads the containment of Maan, forcing Turkish withdrawals.
LXXXIV
Keeping watch in the mist and rain at the plateau near Guweira.
LXXXVII
His men were gone to ground at Aba el Lissan during the march.
LXXXVIII
Commanded the force camped near Maan, enduring harsh winter conditions.
XCIV
Wounded in the thigh during the capture of Semna; gives Lawrence defensive instructions from his litter.

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