Question

The Tiger King wanted to protect himself from a tiger attack. Describe the difficulties created by him for  his officials and subjects.

Answer 1

The Maharaja had annoyed a high-ranking British officer by refusing him permission to hunt tigers in Pratibandapuram. The Maharaja did not relent even when the request was toned down that the durai himself did not have to kill the tiger. The Maharaja could do the actual killing. The durai wanted only a  photograph of himself holding the gun and standing over the tiger’s carcass. The Maharaja stood in danger  of losing his throne because he prevented a British officer from fulfilling his desire. It also reveals that the  Maharaja was wilful, obstinate and adamant. He had a false sense of honour. If he had permitted one British  officers, others would also turn up. He is quite unreasonable and shows lack of understanding. Thus, he  lacks practical approach. He would sacrifice diamonds to preserve his throne. 

The British officer seems publicity conscious. He is more interested in the photographs with the dead-tiger than in the tiger-hunt. The costly gift of diamonds mollifies his hurt ego.