Short Fiction · Character
Rankling Sahib
A sahib appearing briefly in the story.
minor
Also known as Sahib
First appearance: The Malay Krise
Rankling Sahib's tie to Sultan Sujah Ali is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The British captain who captures Sujah Ali after being guided by Amina.
Rankling Sahib first appears in 0000 the malay krise.
With Sultan Sujah Ali (rivalry): Rankling Sahib is a British political agent who constantly undermines the Sultan's authority. With Sultan Sujah Ali (rivalry): Rankling Sahib is a British political agent who constantly undermines the Sultan's authority.
In The Malay Krise: The British captain who captures Sujah Ali after being guided by Amina.
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Briefly appearing sahibs and sultan
- Minor characters and ghost story references
- Indian characters and rulers
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- Sultan Sujah Ali
rivalry · negative
Rankling Sahib is a British political agent who constantly undermines the Sultan's… How this plays out →
- Sultan Sujah Ali
rivalry · negative
Rankling Sahib is a British political agent who constantly undermines the Sultan's… How this plays out →
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See Rankling Sahib in The Malay KriseIn the story
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See Rankling Sahib in The Malay Krise