# Maulud el Mukhlus — Seven Pillars of Wisdom character guide

> Maulud el Mukhlus in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Maulud, old Maulud

**First appearance:** 0014-x

## Who they are

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

## In the story

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

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

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xv)

Mentioned as a type of officer suitable for leading an Arab regular column.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xviii)

Feisal's A.D.C., eager for a counterattack, repeats reports to Lawrence.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxii)

Maulud trains mule-riders into effective mounted infantry, demonstrating strict discipline.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxiv)

His company's appearance inspires Abd el Kerim's desire for a mule.

### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxvii)

Appointed Town-governor of Wejh by Feisal, restored order through harsh measures.

### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxxix)

Present at Kurr with his musicians; contributes to the evening entertainments.

### [LX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lx)

Goes up with his mule-mounted regiment and quarters at Petra.

### [LXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxviii)

Presides over the defense of Wadi Musa; uses a clever tactic to defeat the Turkish attack.

### [LXXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxxxii)

Leads the containment of Maan, forcing Turkish withdrawals.

### [LXXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxxxiv)

Keeping watch in the mist and rain at the plateau near Guweira.

### [LXXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxxxvii)

His men were gone to ground at Aba el Lissan during the march.

### [LXXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxxxviii)

Commanded the force camped near Maan, enduring harsh winter conditions.

### [XCIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xciv)

Wounded in the thigh during the capture of Semna; gives Lawrence defensive instructions from his litter.

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