Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • The Tiger King Kalki: Maharaja's Son's Third Birthday

    Uploaded by

    Tanisha Gupta
    15 views1 page
    The document summarizes the story of the Maharaja of Pratibandapuram, also known as The Tiger King. As an astrologer predicted the 100th tiger would cause the death of the Maharaja's son, the king embarked on a hunt to kill 100 tigers. After killing 99 tigers, the final tiger took its revenge by infecting the Maharaja through a small wound, leading to the king's death from infection. The prophecy was fulfilled through the 100th tiger.

    Original Description:

    this mindmap will get u through the chapter

    Original Title

    THE TIGER KING

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    The document summarizes the story of the Maharaja of Pratibandapuram, also known as The Tiger King. As an astrologer predicted the 100th tiger would cause the death of the Maharaja's son, the king embarked on a hunt to kill 100 tigers. After killing 99 tigers, the final tiger took its revenge by infecting the Maharaja through a small wound, leading to the king's death from infection. The prophecy was fulfilled through the 100th tiger.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    15 views1 page

    The Tiger King Kalki: Maharaja's Son's Third Birthday

    Uploaded by

    Tanisha Gupta
    The document summarizes the story of the Maharaja of Pratibandapuram, also known as The Tiger King. As an astrologer predicted the 100th tiger would cause the death of the Maharaja's son, the king embarked on a hunt to kill 100 tigers. After killing 99 tigers, the final tiger took its revenge by infecting the Maharaja through a small wound, leading to the king's death from infection. The prophecy was fulfilled through the 100th tiger.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    of 1

    Unknowingly bought a poorly crafted wooden tiger as

    a gift
    Tiny silver quills pricked King's hand
    Infection spread to all over the arm Maharaja's Son's Third Birthday
    Operation Succesful, Maharaja died Surgeons operated the king
    In this manner the hundredth tiger took its final Often known as The Tiger King
    revenge
    The Maharaja of Pratibandapuram Born in the hour of the Bull. Bulls and tigers are the
    enemies
    Impossible to locate tigers anywhere
    -  Jung Jung Bahadur Astrologer's prediction 100thtiger will be the reason for prince’s death
    Tiger farms had run dry even in his father-in-law's
    Vows to kill 100 tigers
    kingdom
    Sets out on the hunt at once Maharaja announces 3 year exemption from all taxes
    THE TIGER KING
    Crowned at the age of 20
    Officers lost their jobs, land taxes doubled Tiger yet not found
    Tiger brought from People's Park in Madras, fetched
    The Killing of 100thTiger The Crowning of the Prince Thrilled beyond the measure, after killing first tiger

    for the king - KALKI


       Astrologer warns the king
    Promises to become insurance agent if his prediction
    goes wrong
    Shot was missed, but the tiger fainted While roaming in the forest, Maharaja shot the tiger
    Hunters secretly killed tiger, in fear of losing jobs Banned hunting in his state, only king can kill tigers.
    Tiger brought to the palace, Tomb was erected over it Didn't allow British officer for hunting or take photo
    Ban on Hunting of him
    Next 10 years, 70 tigers killed sends ₹3 lakh worth jewels to officer's lady to restore
    Dangers of losing throne
    Tigers extinct in the state his kingdom

    Married a royal girl from a state with large tiger


    population
    No more tigers in the state
    Kills five or six tigers each time he visits his Father-in-
    law
    99 tiger skins adorned the walls of reception hall in
    Pratibandapuram Palace

    You might also like