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The Tiger King

Question
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Even though the Maharaja lost three lacs, he was still happy. Why?

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How was the Maharaja able to save his kingdom ?

Solution

Once the kingdom of the Maharara came under the danger of being lost his kingdom since the British officer demanded to hunt a tiger. The Maharaja refused the permission and had the fear of losing his kingdom. He sent for the samples of expensive diamand rings from jeweller in Calcutta. He sent 50 rings as a gift for the good lady of the British officer. He expected her to choose one or two rings but the lady kept all of them. The Maharaja had to pay Rs. three lacs but he was happy for not losing his throne.

Some More Questions From The Tiger King Chapter

What will now happen to the astrologer? Do you think the prophecy was indisputably disproved?

The story is a satire on the conceit of those in power. How does the author employ the literary device of dramatic irony in the story?

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“The story, ‘The Tiger King’ is a satire on the conceit of those in power.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain with reference to the lesson that you have read.

What is the author's indirect comment on subjecting innocent animals to the wilfulness of human beings?

How would you describe the behaviour of the Maharaja's minions towards him? Do you find them truly sincere towards him or are they driven by fear when they obey him? Do we find any similarity in today's political order?

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In what way the minions of the Maharaja behave towards his king? Keeping in view their attitudes specify that there is a great similarity in today's political order.

Can you relate instances of game-hunting among the rich and the powerful in present times that illustrate the callousness of human beings towards wildlife?

We need a new system for the age of ecology - a system which is embedded in the care of all people and also in the care of the earth and all life upon it. Discuss.

How did the king tiger acquire his name?

What predictions did the astrologers make at the birth of the Tiger King?

What did the ten day old baby say to the astrologers?

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What great miracle took place and why did the people stand stunned?

Relate the reason of the Maharaja's death by the Chief Astrologer.