# Ahmed Bey — The Book of Khalid character guide

> Ahmed Bey in The Book of Khalid by Ameen Rihani.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Whereupon Ahmed Bey

**First appearance:** 0029-v-union-and-progress

## Who they are

A Turkish official or notable mentioned in the narrative.

## Relationships

### [Khalid](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_book_of_khalid_se/characters/khalid)

_rivalry_

Ahmed Bey is a political rival who opposes Khalid's reformist ideas and seeks to undermine his influence.

## In the story

### [V: Union and Progress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_book_of_khalid_se/chapters/v-union-and-progress)

Accompanies Khalid on the Union and Progress tour, acting as a companion and possibly handling collections.

### [VI: Revolutions Within and Without](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_book_of_khalid_se/chapters/vi-revolutions-within-and-without)

Travels with Khalid and is feasted by Damascus dignitaries, discussing political matters privately.

### [VIII: Adumbrations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_book_of_khalid_se/chapters/viii-adumbrations)

Pressures Khalid to deliver a speech dictated by the Society Deputies.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_book_of_khalid_se/characters