Question

Fill in the elements that you find in the drama script of ‘A Battle to Baffle.' 

Characters:

• Background Scene: 
• Crisis:
• Steps taken to resolve the crisis:
• Climax:
• The end:

Answer 1

• Characters: Krishnadevaraya, Mantriji, Tenali Raman, Pundit Shahane, 8-10 other courtiers/ministers/scholars.
• Background Scene: Krishnadevaraya's Courtroom. The Emperor is seated on his throne. Courtiers/ministers/scholars are seated in two rows facing one another and discussing softly.
• Crisis: A great scholarly Pundit, Pundit Shahane, has challenged the knowledge of the Pundits of Vijaynagar. The Pundits of Vijaynagar are not ready to face this challenge. 
• Steps taken to resolve the crisis: Tenali Raman is sent for to find a solution to the predicament and to pull them out of the tight corner.
• Climax: Tenali Raman, with his sheer wit, manages to outwit the renowned Pundit Shahane and make him concede defeat.
• The end: Pundit Shahane concedes defeat and leaves. Tenali Raman is praised by the Emperor for saving the reputation and honour of the great empire. Everyone is relieved and happy that the crisis has ended.