Zaharia Trahanache is a fictional character from the play "Scrisoarea pierduta" (The Lost Letter) by Romanian playwright Ion Luca Caragiale. He is portrayed as a local politician in a small Romanian town, known for his cunning and manipulative nature. Trahanache's character embodies the themes of corruption and the complexities of political life in 19th-century Romania. In the play, Zaharia is involved in a comedic plot surrounding a lost letter that could damage his reputation. His interactions with other characters, such as Tipătescu and Zoe, highlight the absurdities of political maneuvering and social relationships in that era. Trahanache's character serves as a critique of the political landscape of his time.