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Saheb-e-Alam: A Ragpicker's Tale

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What was the irony about Saheb's name?

The irony about Saheb's name was that his full name was 'Saheb-e-Alam', which means 'Lord of the Universe', but he was a poor ragpicker living in harsh conditions.

Who was Saheb and where did he come from?

Saheb was a poor ragpicker who had come from Dhaka in Bangladesh.

What was Saheb's full name and where did he come from?

Saheb-e-Alam, from Dhaka, Bangladesh

What was Saheb's occupation and living conditions?

A poor ragpicker, living in poverty Signup and view all the answers

Describe Saheb's background and living conditions.

Saheb was a poor ragpicker who came from Dhaka, Bangladesh, and lived in harsh conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What was ironic about Saheb's name?

He was given the title 'saheb' which means 'master' or 'sir', but he lived in poverty and had a humble occupation. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Saheb and where had he come from?

Saheb was a pavement dweller who had come from Dhaka. Signup and view all the answers

What was the irony about his name?

The irony about his name was that 'Saheb' means 'gentleman' in Hindi, but he was a poor pavement dweller living in squalor. Signup and view all the answers

How did Saheb's background conflict with the meaning of his name?

Saheb's background conflicted with the meaning of his name because 'Saheb' means 'gentleman' in Hindi, but he lived in poverty as a pavement dweller. Signup and view all the answers

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Saheb's Background and Name

Saheb's full name was Ram Chandra, and he came from a small village in Bihar.
Saheb was a poor, elderly rickshaw puller, struggling to make ends meet in a city in India.
The irony about Saheb's name was that it meant "master" or "owner", but in reality, he was a poor, low-status worker who was far from being a master or owner of anything.
This irony highlights the contrast between Saheb's name and his actual socioeconomic status, emphasizing the struggles and hardships he faced in his life.

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Test your knowledge of the character Saheb-e-Alam from Dhaka, Bangladesh, who worked as a ragpicker. Explore the irony behind his name and his background.