12 Questions
What is the title given to the Maharaja of Pratibandapuram in the story?
Sata Vyaghra Samhari
Why is the Tiger King unable to meet people face-to-face despite the natural desire of everyone who reads about him?
He is deceased
What was foretold by astrologers as soon as the Tiger King was born?
He would die as soon as he was born
What does the Maharaja of Pratibandapuram get shortened to, according to the text?
The Tiger King
Based on the text, why is it impossible to fulfill the desire of meeting the Tiger King face-to-face?
He is deceased
What can be said about the Tiger King's death based on the text?
His death was a matter of extraordinary interest
What did the astrologers predict about the child born under a certain star?
The child will face death at some point in their life.
How did the crowd react when the ten-day-old baby spoke for the first time?
They were amazed and stood transfixed.
What did the chief astrologer suggest about the manner of Crown Prince Jung Jung Bahadur's death?
His death will involve a tiger due to being born in the hour of the Bull.
How did Crown Prince Jung Jung Bahadur react when he heard about the possible threat from tigers?
He gave a deep growl and warned tigers to beware.
How was Crown Prince Jung Jung Bahadur's upbringing different from other Indian princes?
His upbringing was similar to other Indian princes, including having English influences.
Why did everyone in the kingdom remember the astrologer's prediction when Crown Prince Jung Jung Bahadur came of age?
Because they believed in astrology predictions.
Study Notes
The Tiger King Kalki
- The general attitude of human beings towards wild animals is not specified in the story, but it sets the context for the introduction of the Tiger King.
The Maharaja of Pratibandapuram
- The Maharaja is also known as His Highness Jamedar-General, Khiledar-Major, Sata Vyaghra Samhari, Maharajadhiraja Visva Bhuvana Samrat, Sir Jilani Jung Jung Bahadur, M.A.D., A.C.T.C., or C.R.C.K.
- He is often referred to as the Tiger King.
Prophecy and Birth
- Astrologers predicted at the Tiger King's birth that he would grow up to be a warrior, hero, and champion, but would eventually meet his death.
- The astrologers revealed that the child would die, but the manner of his death was only to be revealed at the end of the tale.
- The ten-day-old Tiger King miraculously spoke, asking the astrologers to reveal the manner of his death.
The Tiger King's Death
- The Tiger King is dead, and the manner of his death is a matter of extraordinary interest.
- The astrologers predicted that the Tiger King would die at the hands of a tiger, as the Bull and the Tiger are enemies.
The Tiger King's Early Life
- The crown prince Jung Jung Bahadur grew up drinking English milk, being brought up by an English nanny, and being tutored in English.
- He saw only English films and followed a similar upbringing as other Indian state princes.
- At the age of twenty, the State came into his hands, and everyone in the kingdom remembered the astrologer's prediction.
Test your knowledge on the general attitude of human beings towards wild animals as portrayed in the story 'The Tiger King' by Kalki. Identify the Maharaja of Pratibandapuram, also known as the Tiger King, and explore key themes in the story.
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