# Feshnavat — The Shaving of Shagpat character guide > Feshnavat in The Shaving of Shagpat by George Meredith. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Vizier Feshnavat **First appearance:** 0000-the-thwackings ## Snapshot Vizier of Shiraz who pins his hopes on a barber's apprentice, wagering his daughter and his city on a prophecy he only half believes. ## Who they are Feshnavat moves through the court of Shiraz as a man of statecraft and secret ambition, the father of Noorna bin Noorka and the patron who first sets Shibli Bagarag toward the impossible task of shaving Shagpat. His tension is that of a schemer who must trust a youth he cannot fully control, and who is watched in turn by powers he cannot see — he consults with Baba Mustapha on a rooftop while a genie hovers overhead. He matters because his bargain gives the early quest its shape and its stakes: a wager of daughter, throne, and fate. ## Relationships ### [Shibli Bagarag](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/shibli_bagarag) _professional_ Feshnavat is a barber and mentor who instructs Shibli in the art of shaving and the magical properties of the task. ### [Noorna bin Noorka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/noorna_bin_noorka) _family_ Feshnavat is Noorna's father, and they share a close familial bond with mutual respect and magical collaboration. ### [Bhanavar the Beautiful](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/bhanavar_the_beautiful) _professional_ Bhanavar seeks Feshnavat's barbering skills and magical knowledge, creating a transactional relationship. ### [Shagpat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/shagpat) _rivalry_ Feshnavat is an enemy of Shagpat, as his barbering art is key to Shagpat's downfall. ### [Shagpat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/shagpat) _rivalry_ Feshnavat is an enemy of Shagpat, as his barbering art is key to Shagpat's downfall. ### [Shibli Bagarag](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/shibli_bagarag) _professional_ Feshnavat is a barber and mentor who instructs Shibli in the art of shaving and the magical properties of the task. ### [Noorna bin Noorka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/noorna_bin_noorka) _family_ Feshnavat is Noorna's father, and they share a close familial bond with mutual respect and magical collaboration. ### [Shibli Bagarag](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/shibli_bagarag) _professional_ Feshnavat is a barber and mentor who instructs Shibli in the art of shaving and the magical properties of the task. ### [Bhanavar the Beautiful](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/bhanavar_the_beautiful) _professional_ Bhanavar seeks Feshnavat's barbering skills and magical knowledge, creating a transactional relationship. ### [Noorna bin Noorka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/noorna_bin_noorka) _family_ Feshnavat is Noorna's father, and they share a close familial bond with mutual respect and magical collaboration. ### [Shagpat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/shagpat) _rivalry_ Feshnavat is an enemy of Shagpat, as his barbering art is key to Shagpat's downfall. ## In the story ### [The Thwackings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/chapters/the-thwackings) The Vizier of the city, who reveals his enmity toward Shagpat and enlists Shibli's help, introducing his daughter Noorna. ### [The Betrothal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/chapters/the-betrothal) Vizier of the city and Noorna's father; he arranges the betrothal to bind Shibli to the undertaking. ### [The Genie Karaz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/chapters/the-genie-karaz) Participates in the consultation about the obstacles to shaving Shagpat and expresses fear of Shagpat's power. ### [The Well of Paravid](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/chapters/the-well-of-paravid) Mentioned as the Vizier from whom Noorna and Shibli depart at the start of the journey. ### [Koorookh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/chapters/koorookh) Seen walking in fetters, turban off, in a robe of drab-coloured stuff, scorned by the crowd. ### [The Revival](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/chapters/the-revival) Dressed as a Dervish at the lake; greets Noorna and Shibli with congratulations. ### [The Plot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/chapters/the-plot) Receives instructions from Shibli to induce Baba Mustapha to attempt shaving Shagpat, then to challenge Shagpat in the King's hall. ### [The Dish of Pomegranate Grain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/chapters/the-dish-of-pomegranate-grain) Vizier and father of Noorna; he expresses fear and doubt about the undertaking. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/chapters/conclusion) Became the Master's Vizier. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/feshnavat - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters