# The Shaving of Shagpat — Character guide

> Key figures in The Shaving of Shagpat by George Meredith.

- [Shibli Bagarag](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/shibli_bagarag.md): A barber from Shiraz who is prophesied to shave Shagpat and undergoes many trials.
- [Noorna bin Noorka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/noorna_bin_noorka.md): A wise and powerful genie who aids Shibli Bagarag on his quest.
- [Bhanavar the Beautiful](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/bhanavar_the_beautiful.md): A beautiful and ambitious queen whose story intertwines with the main plot.
- [Shagpat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/shagpat.md): The titular character whose shaving is the central goal of the prophecy.
- [Baba Mustapha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/baba_mustapha.md): A barber and father figure to Shibli Bagarag, who provides guidance.
- [Abarak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/abarak.md): A loyal and resourceful attendant who accompanies Shibli on his journey.
- [Feshnavat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/feshnavat.md): The Vizier of Shiraz who sets Shibli on his quest to shave Shagpat.
- [Kadza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/kadza.md): A female character who interacts with Shibli and Noorna.
- [Khipil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/khipil.md): A builder punished by Shahpesh for his poor workmanship.
- [Genie Karaz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/genie_karaz.md): A powerful and malevolent genie who opposes Shibli.
- [Ruark](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/ruark.md): A character encountered during Shibli's adventures.
- [Goorelka of Oolb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/goorelka_of_oolb.md): A princess of Oolb who plays a role in the story of Noorna.
- [Almeryl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/almeryl.md): A prince whose story is connected to Bhanavar the Beautiful.
- [Ukleet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/ukleet.md): A character who appears in the narrative.
- [Boolp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/boolp.md): A broker who interacts with the main characters.
- [Koorookh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/koorookh.md): A magical horse that aids Shibli Bagarag.
- [Rabesqurat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/rabesqurat.md): A terrible queen who wields magic and opposes the heroes.
- [Shahpesh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/shahpesh.md): A Persian king who punishes Khipil the builder.
- [Horse Garraveen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/horse_garraveen.md): A magical horse that plays a role in the story.
- [Aklis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/aklis.md): The location of a magical palace and its guardians.
- [Paravid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/paravid.md): The location of a well, also a character in the story.
- [King Shahpushan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shaving_of_shagpat_se/characters/king_shahpushan.md): The great King of Shiraz who appears in the story.

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