The story revolves around a King whose death at the hands of a tiger had been foretold by astrologers, when he was born. He tries to reverse the fate spelled out for him and the author uses thinly veiled satire to walk the reader through the King's attempts, which later prove futile, in a manner that makes the readers laugh
The chapter, "The Tiger King' is a story about the transience of life and power. The chapter is a satire on the pride and stubbornness of those people who are in power. The author in the story tells about the days of autocratic and eccentric kings. These kings fear the British as they lived under the thumb rule of British.
The Maharaja of Pratibandapuram was a brave, resolute, determined, courageous and a firm ruler of his state but lacked worldly wisdom. He was only ten-day-old, when he challenged the prediction of the astrologers. He grew up to be a tall, sturdy, brave and strong man. He became the King of his state at the age of twenty. He was determined to fulfil his pledge.
When Maharaja Jilani Jung Jung Bahadur was born, the astrologers had foretold that one day, the king would have to die. Suddenly, the ten-day-old prince started speaking; he told them that all those who were born would have to die one day. He asked them to tell the manner of his death. Everyone stood stunned as an infant born just ten days ago was not just talking but posing serious questions. The chief astrologer told the Prince that he was born in the hour ofthe bull and tiger were enemies, therefore, his death would come from a tiger. The Maharaja grew stronger and took to tiger hunting. He was overjoyed when he killed his first tiger.
The Maharaja Grew stronger and took to tiger hunting. He was overjoyed when he killed his first tiger, When he told the chief astrologer about it, the chief astrologer told him that he may killed 99 tigers but he must be careful with the hundredth one. In the next ten years he killed 70 tigers. He banned the killing of tigers in Pratibandapuram. Even after that the tiger population became extinct at pratibandapuram. So the Maharaja married into a royal family in a state where the tiger population was high. Thus, he killed 99 tigers butone was still left.There was no sign of tigers anywhere. Maharaja could not bear this any more.
He raised the land tex and also dismissed some of his officials. Later, a tiger was brought for the Maharaja by Dewan and his aged wife. Maharaja took his men for hunting. He shot the tiger but missed it since the tiger fainted on hearing the shot, the Maharaja did not realize that he had not killed de hundredth tiger. Maharaja's men knew it but they feared that if they tell it to Maharaja, then they may lose their job, so they killed the tiger. But the Maharaja did not know that he still had tiger left to kill. Free from the threat of imminent death, the Maharaja had now decided to celebrate his three-year-old son's birthday. He gifted him a wooden tiger. The tiger was made ban unskilled man. Its surface was rough, as a result, a sliver pierced into Maharaja's hand. The infection spread into his whole hand and the Maharaja died.
Thus, ironically, a wooden tiger was the cause of the Maharaja's death and proved the prediction of the astrologer correct.
1. Who is the Tiger King? Why does he get that name?
Ans. Jilani Jung Jung Bahadur, the King of Pratibandapuram, is known as the Tiger King. At the time of his birth, the astrologers declared that the prince would have to die one day. The ten-day-old prince asked the astrologers to reveal the manner of his death. The wise men were baffled at this miracle. The chief astrologer said that his death would come from a tiger. The young prince growled and uttered terrifying words: 'Let tigers beware!" He decided to kill one-hundred tigers to prove the astrologers wrong. He thus, got the name Tiger King'.
2. What did the royal infant grow up to be?
Ans. The royal infant grew up to be the King of Pratibandapuram, who was obsessed with the idea of killing one-hundred tigers. He wanted to do so to disprove the prophecy which said that his death would come from the hundredth tiger. This made him kill all the tigers of Pratibandapuram. He even married to achieve this ambition. He came to be known as the "Tiger King'.
3. What did the Maharaja do to find the required number of tigers to kill?
Ans: To get the required number of tigers to kill, the Maharaja asked his Dewan to find a suitable girl for him to marry. A suitable girl for matrimonial alliance would be one who would not only come from a royal family but also belong to a state with a large tiger Population. As Pratibandapuram had no more tigers left, a province that belonged to his father-in-law would certainly provide him with an opportunity to kill more tigers and help him reach his aim of killing one-hundred tigers.
Highness = royalty title, nobility (उच्चता), Identified = recognized, spotted (पहचाना गया), Shortened = reduced, trimmed (छोटा किया हुआ), Intention = aim, purpose (इरादा), Pretending = acting, faking (बहाना बनाना),
Strategic = planned, tactical (रणनीतिक),
Withdrawal = retreat, pullback (पीछे हटना), Stuka bomber = warplane, attacker (विमान), Imperative = crucial, vital (अनिवार्य), Disclose = reveal, unveil (प्रकट करना), Indomitable = fearless, brave (अजेय), Courage = bravery, valor (साहस), Fulfillment = completion, realization (पूर्णता)
Abode = residence, dwelling (निवास), Extraordinary = remarkable, unique (असाधारण), Fantastic = amazing, wonderful (आश्चर्यजनक), Demise = death, passing (मृत्यु), Astrologers = stargazers, fortune-tellers (ज्योतिषी), Foretold = predicted, prophesied (भविष्यवाणी की),
Warrior = fighter, soldier (योद्धा), Compelled = forced, obligated (मजबूर), Miracle = wonder, marvel (चमत्कार), Astonishing = surprising, amazing (आश्चर्यचकित), Transfixed = astonished, mesmerized (स्तंभित), Stupefaction = astonishment, shock (आचम्भा), Enunciated = articulated, pronounced (स्पष्ट रूप से कहा), Spectacles = glasses, eyewear (चश्मा),
Squeaky = high-pitched, shrill (चीकनी), Incredible = unbelievable, astounding (अविश्वसनीय), Bulletins = news updates, reports (समाचार पत्रिका), Explained = clarified, elucidated (समझाया)
Quake = tremble, shake (कंपना), Pronounced = said, voiced (उच्चारित), Growl = grunt, rumble (गरजना), Terrifying = scary, alarming (भयानक), Rumour = gossip, talk (अफवाह), Hindsight = retrospection, review (पुनरावलोकन), Tutored = taught, instructed (शिक्षित),
Came of age = matured, grew up (वयस्क होना), Court of Wards = guardianship, custody (संरक्षण), Innumerable = many, countless (अनगिनत), Self-defence = protection, safeguard (आत्म-रक्षा),
Thrilled = excited, elated (उत्साहित), Astrologer = seer, predictor (ज्योतिषी), Demanded = asked, required (मांगा), Drawled = elongated, stretched (लंबा की)
Tear up = destroy, rip (फाड़ देना), Astrology = star study, fate science (ज्योतिष विद्या), Tuft = hair clump, clump (चोटी), Crop = trim, cut (छांटना), Incoherent = unclear, muddled (अस्पष्ट), Celebration = festivity, joy (उत्सव), Banned = stopped, forbidden (प्रतिबंधित),
Proclamation = announcement, notice (घोषणा), Confiscated = seized, taken (जब्त कर लिया), Vowed = swore, promised (प्रतिज्ञा की), Realise = achieve, reach (प्राप्त करना), Bullet = shot, ammo (गोली), Leapt = jumped, hopped (उछला), Beast = animal, brute (पशु), Inhabiting = living in, occupying (रहनेवाला), Proclamation = declaration, announcement (घोषणा), Dared = challenged, risked (हिम्मत की),
Fling = throw, hurl (फेंकना), Wealth = riches, assets (धन-संपत्ति), Property = possessions, belongings (संपत्ति), Ambition = goal, aim (मकसद), Realise = achieve, attain (हासिल करना), Missed = failed, overlooked (चूक जाना), Fought = battled, combated (लड़ा)
Throne = royal seat, monarchy’s chair (राजगद्दी), High-ranking = senior, elevated (उच्च पदस्थ), Fonder = more loving, more inclined (अधिक प्रिय), Resolve = determination, willpower (दृढ़ संकल्प), Dewan = minister, counselor (दीवान), Durai = officer, overseer (साहिब),
Carcass = dead body, remains (मृत शरीर), Relented = softened, gave in (मृदु होना), Deliberations = discussions, talks (विचार-विमर्श), Despatched = sent, forwarded (भेज दिया), Duraisani = lady officer, mistress (महिला साहिब), Retain = keep, maintain (बनाए रखना),
Unforeseen = unexpected, sudden (अप्रत्याशित), Hurdle = obstacle, challenge (बाधा), Standstill = halt, stoppage (ठहराव), Extinct = vanished, gone (लुप्त)
Practised = followed, implemented (अभ्यास किया), Harakiri = self-disembowelment, suicide (आत्महत्या), Dewan = minister, advisor (दीवान), Brandishing = waving, displaying (लहराता हुआ) Ancestors = forefathers, predecessors (पूर्वज), Ranks = positions, classes (पंक्तियों),
Statistics = data, figures (आंकड़ा), Investigate = examine, probe (जांचना), Adorned = decorated, embellished (सजावती), Forests = woods, jungles (वन), Control = manage, regulate (नियंत्रण), Desired = wished, wanted (इच्छा की), Brandishing = waving, displaying (लहराता हुआ),
Shuddering = trembling, shivering (कांपता हुआ), Summoned = called, beckoned (बुलाया), Babble = chatter, prattle (बकबक करना), Nonsense = rubbish, foolishness (बकवास), Possessed = owned, had (धारित)
Anxiety = worry, stress (चिंता), Fever pitch = highest level, extreme (अत्यधिक स्तर), Tally = total, count (मेल), Locate = find, discover (पाना), Beware = be cautious, watch out (सतर्क रहना), Savage = wild, fierce (जंगली), Gloom = sadness, depression (उदासी),
Dispel = drive away, eliminate (दूर करना), Exemption = relief, exception (छूट), Wantonly = deliberately, recklessly (जानबूझकर), Flout = mock, defy (अवज्ञा करना), Obstinacy = stubbornness, rigidity (जिद्द), Rage = anger, fury (क्रोध), Forthwith = immediately, at once (तुरंत)
Discontented = unhappy, displeased (असंतुष्ट), Prey = target, victim (शिकार), Resign = quit, step down (त्यागना), Catastrophic = devastating, ruinous (प्रलयकारी), Satyagraha = non-violence, civil resistance (सत्याग्रह), Supplication = prayer, plea (विनती), Elation = excitement, joy (उत्साह),
Procession = parade, march (जुलूस), Hastened = sped, rushed (जल्दी की), Bafflement = perplexity, confusion (चक्रान्ति), Whizzing = speeding, zooming (शीतल स्पंदन), Fainted = passed out, collapsed (बेहोश हो गया), Mark = target, goal (लक्ष्य)
Commanded = ordered, instructed (आज्ञा दी), Procession = parade, cavalcade (जुलूस), Tomb = grave, memorial (समाधि), Crown prince = heir apparent, successor (युवराज), Attention = focus, consideration (ध्यान), Shopping centre = mall, marketplace (शॉपिंग सेंटर),
Suitable = appropriate, fitting (उपयुक्त), Toyshop = toy store (खिलौने की दुकान), Emergency = urgent situation, crisis (आपातकाल), Craftsmanship = skill, artistry (कला), Bargain = deal, good value (सौदा), Offering = gift, tribute (उपहार)
Carved = sculpted, shaped (तराशा हुआ), Unskilled = novice, amateur (अनुभवहीन), Slivers = splinters, fragments (छोटे टुकड़े), Quills = spines, thorns (कांटे), Pierced = stabbed, entered (छेदा), Infection = disease, ailment (संक्रमण), Suppurating = festering, oozing (पूस निकलना),
Surgeons = doctors, medics (शल्य चिकित्सक), Consultation = talk, meeting (परामर्श), Operate = intervene, act (ऑपरेशन करना), Theatre = clinic, OR (ऑपरेशन थिएटर), Revenge = payback, retaliation (प्रतिशोध)
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