# Morakanabad — Vathek character guide

> Morakanabad in Vathek by William Beckford.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-vathek

## Who they are

Vathek's vizier, who tries to counsel the caliph against his reckless pursuits.

## Relationships

### [Vathek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/characters/vathek)

_professional_

Morakanabad is Vathek's vizier, who advises him but is often disregarded in favor of darker pursuits.

### [Carathis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/characters/carathis)

_rivalry_

Carathis and Morakanabad are often at odds, as she manipulates the court while he tries to maintain order.

### [Carathis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/characters/carathis)

_rivalry_

Carathis and Morakanabad are often at odds, as she manipulates the court while he tries to maintain order.

### [Vathek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/characters/vathek)

_professional_

Morakanabad is Vathek's vizier, who advises him but is often disregarded in favor of darker pursuits.

## In the story

### [Vathek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/chapters/vathek)

The Vizier, a good man who assists Carathis in seeking a cure for Vathek's ailment and is left to manage affairs.

## Links

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