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Who was the Tiger King? How was he named it?
The Tiger King was the ruler of Pratibandapuram. He earned the title by killing many tigers to challenge a prophecy about his death by a tiger. -
What did the astrologers tell when the Tiger King was born?
They predicted he would become a great warrior but warned that his death would come from a tiger. -
What miracle did take place at the time of Tiger King's birth?
The newborn prince spoke clearly and asked about his death, astonishing everyone with this miraculous act. -
What did the astrologer tell about the death of the Tiger King?
The astrologer warned that the King’s death would be caused by a tiger, especially the hundredth one. -
What terrifying words emerged from the lips of the Tiger King?
The Tiger King declared, “Let tigers beware!” showing his determination to defy the deadly prophecy. -
How was the Tiger King brought up?
He was raised like any royal child, taught English, trained in martial arts, and crowned king at twenty. -
What was the astrologer's prediction about the Tiger King's death?
The astrologer predicted he would die due to a tiger, particularly the hundredth one. -
Why did the Maharaja kill the tiger in the forest of his state Pratibandapuram?
He killed tigers to escape the prophecy that he would die because of a tiger. 9. What did the astrologer say at the death of the first tiger?
The astrologer said the king had killed the first tiger, but he must be careful of the hundredth tiger, as that would cause his death.10. Why was it celebration time for the tigers of Pratibandapuram?
The tiger population celebrated as the king had killed many and there were very few left, making them feel safer temporarily.11. Why was the king once in danger of losing his throne?
He denied a British officer the permission to hunt a tiger. The officer’s displeasure could have cost him his throne.12. How did the king save his throne? How much loss did he bear?
To please the officer’s wife, the king gifted her fifty diamond rings worth three lakh rupees, thereby saving his throne.13. Why did the Tiger King decide to marry?
He married a princess from a state with a large tiger population, so he could continue hunting tigers there.14. What happened when there remained only one tiger to be hunted?
The king searched desperately but couldn’t find the hundredth tiger, which frustrated him greatly.15. What happened when the Tiger King did not find any tiger (hundredth tiger) for hunting?
He became extremely angry and threatened his officers. The Dewan feared for his position and acted quickly.16. How did the Dewan manage the situation to find the hundredth tiger when the king became extremely furious?
The Dewan brought an old tiger from a circus and released it in the forest for the king to hunt.17. When the hunters went close to look at the dead hundredth tiger, what happened?
They discovered the tiger was not dead; the king had missed the shot. A hunter quietly killed it to avoid upsetting the king.18. What gift did the king find perfect to give his son on his birthday and why?
He bought a wooden toy tiger as a gift, considering it a perfect symbol of bravery and royalty.19. How was the birthday gift? What happened with the king?
The wooden tiger was poorly made. A hidden splinter injured the king’s hand, leading to infection and ultimately his death.20. How was the operation successful?
The operation was declared successful by the surgeons, but the king died, proving the prophecy true in an ironic twist.21. How did the Maharaja eventually kill the hundredth tiger?
He thought he killed it, but actually missed. The tiger survived initially and was killed later by others.22. What was the birthday gift that Maharaja spotted in a toy shop?
He spotted a wooden toy tiger, which he bought for his son’s birthday, unaware it would lead to his death.23. What was the forecast made by the chief astrologer regarding The Tiger King?
The astrologer predicted the king’s death would come from a tiger, and warned especially about the hundredth tiger.24. What was the role of the astrologer in the story 'The Tiger King'?
Long Answers
The astrologer’s prophecy drives the plot. His warning shapes the king’s obsession with killing tigers to avoid death.1. Who was the Tiger King? What were his other names? How was he named as the Tiger King?
The Tiger King was the Maharaja of Pratibandapuram. His full name was His Highness Jamedar-General, Khiledar-Major, Sata Vyaghra Samhari, Maharajadhiraja Sir Jung Jung Bahadur. He was called the Tiger King because he killed ninety-nine tigers to defy a prophecy that he would die due to a tiger.
2. How was the crown prince Jung Jung Bahadur brought up? Why did he call the state astrologer? What did the astrologer say?
The crown prince was brought up like any royal child—taught English, history, and martial arts. At ten, he ascended the throne. Curious about his future, he summoned the royal astrologer, who predicted that the prince’s death would come from a tiger, particularly the hundredth tiger.
3. What was the vow of the Maharaja? How did he fulfil it and what dangers did he face?
The Maharaja vowed to kill 100 tigers to defy the prophecy about his death. He hunted all tigers in his state and even married into a kingdom with many tigers. He faced political danger when he angered a British officer and spent three lakh rupees on bribes to save his throne.
4. What happened when there remained only one tiger to complete the counting of hundred? What reactions did the minions and the public face due to Maharaja's rage? How did the dewan handle the situation?
When only one tiger remained, the Maharaja became furious at not finding it. His rage terrified the servants and officials. Fearing punishment, the Dewan secretly brought an old tiger from a circus, released it in the forest, and let the Maharaja “hunt” it to calm his anger.
5. How did the hundredth tiger take its revenge? Was the king dead? How? Explain.
The hundredth tiger escaped death as the Maharaja missed his shot. A wooden toy tiger—his son’s birthday gift—injured his hand with a hidden splinter. Infection spread, and despite surgery, the king died. Ironically, the tiger took its revenge through a toy, fulfilling the astrologer’s prophecy.
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