# A Passage to India — Character guide

> Key figures in A Passage to India by E. M. Forster.

- [Dr. Aziz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/dr_aziz.md): A young Muslim Indian doctor, the central character whose friendship with Fielding and trial drives the plot.
- [Cyril Fielding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/cyril_fielding.md): An English schoolmaster who befriends Aziz and challenges colonial prejudices.
- [Adela Quested](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/adela_quested.md): A young Englishwoman whose accusation against Aziz sparks the central crisis.
- [Mrs. Moore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/mrs_moore.md): An elderly Englishwoman who forms a spiritual bond with Aziz and India.
- [Ronny Heaslop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/ronny_heaslop.md): The British magistrate of Chandrapore and Adela's fiancé, rigidly colonial.
- [Mahmoud Ali](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/mahmoud_ali.md): A Muslim lawyer and Aziz's friend, fiercely anti-British.
- [Hamidullah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/hamidullah.md): A Muslim gentleman and Aziz's uncle, a respected elder in the community.
- [Professor Godbole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/godbole.md): A Hindu Brahman teacher, mystical and detached, who bridges cultures.
- [The Collector](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/the_collector.md): The British district collector, a symbol of imperial authority.
- [Mr. McBryde](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/mcbryde.md): The British police superintendent who investigates Adela's accusation.
- [Nawab Bahadur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/nawab_bahadur.md): A wealthy Muslim nobleman and local philanthropist.
- [Mohammed Latif](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/mohammed_latif.md): A poor, comic relative of Hamidullah, often treated as a servant.
- [Mr. Turton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/turton.md): The British collector's assistant, a typical Anglo-Indian official.
- [Mrs. Turton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/mrs_turton.md): The collector's wife, snobbish and racist.
- [Miss Derek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/miss_derek.md): An Englishwoman who works for a Maharani and drives the party to the caves.
- [Mr. Das](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/das.md): The Indian magistrate who presides over Aziz's trial.
- [Dr. Panna Lal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/dr_panna_lal.md): A Hindu doctor who testifies against Aziz at the trial.
- [Lady Mellanby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/lady_mellanby.md): The wife of the Lieutenant-Governor, who supports Adela after the trial.
- [Major Callendar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/major_callendar.md): The British civil surgeon, Aziz's superior, rude and dismissive.
- [Rafi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/rafi.md): A young Muslim student and friend of Aziz.
- [Nureddin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/nureddin.md): The Nawab Bahadur's grandson, who falls ill.
- [Stella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/stella.md): Mrs. Moore's daughter, who later marries Fielding.
- [Ralph Moore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/ralph_moore.md): Mrs. Moore's son, who visits India in the final section.
- [Mrs. Bhattacharya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/mrs_bhattacharya.md): A Hindu lady who invites Adela and Mrs. Moore to her home.
- [Amritrao](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/amritrao.md): A prominent Indian lawyer who defends Aziz at the trial.
- [Mrs. Lesley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/mrs_lesley.md): A British memsahib, part of the colonial social circle.
- [Mrs. Callendar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/mrs_callendar.md): Major Callendar's wife, a typical Anglo-Indian woman.
- [Mr. Harris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/mr_harris.md): A British official who assists at the trial.
- [Ahmed Karim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/ahmed_karim.md): A young Muslim man, possibly a friend of Aziz.
- [Mr. Haq](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/mr_haq.md): A Muslim lawyer who appears at the trial.
- [Colonel Maggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/colonel_maggs.md): A British military officer, briefly mentioned.
- [Cousin Kate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/cousin_kate.md): A relative of Adela's, mentioned in letters.
- [Young Mr. Sorley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/young_mr_sorley.md): A Christian missionary who debates inclusion with Godbole.
- [Mr. Quested](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/mr_quested.md): Adela's father, mentioned but not appearing.
- [Mr. Ram Chand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/mr_ram_chand.md): A Hindu lawyer who testifies at the trial.
- [Mrs. Blakiston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/blakiston.md): A British memsahib, part of the club circle.
- [Sir Gilbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/sir_gilbert.md): The Lieutenant-Governor of the province.
- [The Maharani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/the_maharani.md): A local Indian queen, employer of Miss Derek.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/mary.md): A servant or minor character, briefly mentioned.
- [Mr. Bhattacharya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/mr_bhattacharya.md): The husband of Mrs. Bhattacharya, briefly mentioned.
- [Mr. Lesley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_passage_to_india_se/characters/mr_lesley.md): The husband of Mrs. Lesley, briefly mentioned.

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