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The Tiger King

Question
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How was the Maharaja about to lose his throne and how did he save it?

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When did the tiger king stand in danger of losing his kingdom? How was he able to avert the danger?

Solution

The King had made a firm resolution to kill hundred tigers that he could live safely without having any danger to his life. Consequently, he issued a proclamation that none would either kill or harm the tigers in his kingdom. Even the King warned that if anyone dared fling a stone at a tiger, all his wealth and property would be confiscated. At one time, he was in the danger of losing his throne. A high ranking British officer visited Pratibandapurm as desired for being photographed with the tiger, he had shot. But the Maharaja refused permission to hunt the tiger there. He thought the other British officers might make similar request and it could cost his throne even.

It between the British officer's secretary sent a word that the Durai himself was interested in a photograph with a gun and by standing over the tiger's caracass. But the Maharaja did not accede to it. Naturally it had displeased the British officer. In order to resolve the issue, the Maharaja held deliberations over this issue. As a result he sent for samples of diamond rings in Calcutta. He would send them to the British Duraisani. The rings arrived and were sent to her with the hope that she would choose one or two ring and return the rest. Within no time she sent a reply thanking the king for his gifts. The king was happy but he had to pay three lakh rupees for these rings.