# The Slaves of the Padishah — Character guide

> Key figures in The Slaves of the Padishah by Mór Jókai.

- [Feriz Beg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/feriz_beg.md): A young Turkish nobleman, central to the plot, involved in the slave market and later events.
- [Michael Teleki](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/michael_teleki.md): A Transylvanian statesman and general, key political figure in the power struggles.
- [Hassan Pasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/hassan_pasha.md): A powerful Ottoman official, central antagonist in the early chapters.
- [Azrael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/azrael.md): A mysterious figure, possibly an angel of death, who appears throughout the narrative.
- [Emeric Tököly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/emeric_tokoly.md): A Hungarian prince and rebel leader, a major political figure in the plot.
- [Mariska](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/mariska.md): A young woman, likely a central romantic interest, involved in the slave market.
- [Paul Béldi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/paul_beldi.md): A Transylvanian nobleman, involved in political intrigues and later imprisoned.
- [Yffim Beg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/yffim_beg.md): A Turkish officer, companion to Feriz Beg, involved in various adventures.
- [Olaj Beg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/olaj_beg.md): A Turkish nobleman, appears in a chapter named after him, likely a significant subplot.
- [Kucsuk Pasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/kucsuk_pasha.md): An aged Ottoman pasha, likely a minor official or advisor.
- [Zülfikar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/zulfikar.md): A character, possibly a servant or guard, mentioned frequently with pronouns.
- [Prince Ghyka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/prince_ghyka.md): A prince, likely of Wallachia or Moldavia, involved in political events.
- [Gregory Biró](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/gregory_biro.md): A master, possibly a craftsman or scholar, recurring character.
- [Mr. Kökényesdi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/kokenyesdi.md): A modest gentleman, possibly involved in the main plot or subplots.
- [General Heissler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/general_heissler.md): An Austrian general, involved in military campaigns.
- [Ladislaus Székely](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/ladislaus_szekely.md): A Szekler nobleman, likely involved in the Hungarian resistance.
- [Aranka Béldi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/aranka_beldi.md): A female character, likely related to Paul Béldi, possibly a romantic interest.
- [Haji Baba](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/haji_baba.md): A character, possibly a servant or merchant, with limited but recurring presence.
- [Michael Apafi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/michael_apafi.md): Prince of Transylvania, a major political figure in the background.
- [Princess Apafi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/princess_apafi.md): Wife of Prince Michael Apafi, appears in court scenes.
- [Ladislaus Rákóczy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/ladislaus_rakoczy.md): A young Hungarian nobleman, possibly involved in rebellion.
- [Kiuprile Pasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/kiuprile_pasha.md): An Ottoman pasha, likely a military or political figure.
- [Dame Béldi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/dame_beldi.md): An older female character, possibly Paul Béldi's mother or wife.
- [Ladislaus Csaky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/ladislaus_csaky.md): A nobleman, possibly involved in political intrigues.
- [Ajas Pasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/ajas_pasha.md): An Ottoman pasha, described as valiant, appears in military contexts.
- [Feri Kökényesdi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/feri_kokenyesdi.md): A character, possibly related to Mr. Kökényesdi, with limited presence.
- [Master Szénasi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/master_szenasi.md): A master craftsman, involved in a plot with the Guild of Cobblers.
- [The Tartar Khan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/tartar_khan.md): A Tartar leader, appears in a specific episode.
- [Stephen Nalaczi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/stephen_nalaczi.md): A character, possibly a nobleman or official.
- [Alexander Maurocordato](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/alexander_maurocordato.md): A Greek or Ottoman official, possibly a diplomat.
- [Ali Pasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/ali_pasha.md): An Ottoman pasha, distinct from Hassan Pasha, appears in some scenes.
- [Panajot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/panajot.md): A character, possibly a servant or guide, with a tragic arc.
- [János Topay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/janos_topay.md): A Hungarian character, possibly a soldier or nobleman.
- [Mr. Ebéni](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/mr_ebeni.md): A minor character, possibly a merchant or official.
- [Farkas Bethlen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/farkas_bethlen.md): A member of the Bethlen family, possibly a nobleman.
- [Anna Bornemissza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/anna_bornemissza.md): A female character, possibly a noblewoman or romantic interest.
- [Mr. Magyari](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/mr_magyari.md): A clergyman or scholar, appears in a few scenes.
- [Old Majmun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/old_majmun.md): An older character, possibly a servant or minor official.
- [Young Cserei](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/young_cserei.md): A young nobleman, possibly involved in a subplot.
- [Balló](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/ballo.md): A character, possibly a servant or soldier, with limited dialogue.
- [Kara Mustafa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/kara_mustafa.md): An Ottoman statesman, possibly the Grand Vizier, appears in political context.
- [The Sultan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/the_sultan.md): The Ottoman Sultan, appears in court scenes.
- [Dame Apafi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/dame_apafi.md): A female member of the Apafi family, possibly the princess's mother.
- [Flora Teleki](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/flora_teleki.md): A female character, possibly related to Michael Teleki.
- [Brother Gregory](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/brother_gregory.md): A monk or friar, appears in religious context.
- [Dean Magyari](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/dean_magyari.md): A church official, possibly the same as Mr. Magyari.
- [Denis Banfi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/denis_banfi.md): A nobleman, possibly involved in political events.
- [Ladislaus Vajda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/ladislaus_vajda.md): A character with a title, possibly a governor or official.
- [Achmed Pasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/achmed_pasha.md): An Ottoman pasha, appears in a few scenes.
- [Montecuculi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/montecuculi.md): An Austrian general, mentioned in military context.
- [Worthy Master Cserei](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/worthy_master_cserei.md): An older version of Cserei, possibly a different character.
- [Hiassar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/the_faithful_hiassar.md): A loyal servant or soldier, appears in a specific scene.
- [The Grand Vizier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/grand_vizier.md): The Ottoman Grand Vizier, appears in court scenes.
- [General Magni](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/general_magni.md): An Austrian general, appears in military context.
- [Colonel Doria](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/colonel_doria.md): A military officer, appears in battle scenes.
- [Petneházy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/petnehazy.md): A Hungarian soldier or nobleman, appears in a few scenes.
- [Martin Pók](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/martin_pok.md): A minor character, possibly a craftsman or servant.
- [Andrew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/andrew.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or soldier.
- [Helen Zrinyi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/helen_zrinyi.md): A historical figure, possibly mentioned in passing.
- [Gregory Bethlen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/gregory_bethlen.md): A member of the Bethlen family, appears briefly.
- [Old Jova](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/jova.md): An older character, possibly a servant or guard.
- [Michael Vay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/michael_vay.md): A nobleman, possibly with a wife mentioned.
- [Nicholas Bethlen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/nicholas_bethlen.md): A member of the Bethlen family, appears briefly.
- [Hariri](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/hariri.md): A character described as amorous, appears in a specific scene.
- [Master Kászonyi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/master_kaszonyi.md): A master, possibly a craftsman or official.
- [Gabriel Bethlen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/gabriel_bethlen.md): A historical figure, possibly mentioned in passing.
- [Clement Mikes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/characters/clement_mikes.md): A character, possibly a courtier or writer.

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