Class 12 English — Chapter 2: The Tiger King
Chapter 2: The Tiger King is a chapter in Class 12 English (Vistas), part of the CBSE NCERT curriculum followed by over 25 million students across India. This chapter covers 7 topics including The Tiger King's Identity and the Prophecy, The King's Vow and Single-minded Hunt, Conflict with the British Officer. BrainWeave provides free AI-powered explanations — by voice or text, in Hindi or English — with no signup required.
What you'll learn
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▸The Tiger King's Identity and the ProphecyCore conceptprophecyastrologerJilani Jung Jung BahadurBull and Tiger
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▸The King's Vow and Single-minded HuntCore conceptvowhundred tigerstiger huntban
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▸Conflict with the British OfficerCore conceptBritish officerduraisanidiamond ringskingdom
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▸Satire on Royalty and Colonialismsatireironypowerdewan
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▸The Royal UpbringingEnglish cowEnglish nannycrown princeupbringing
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▸Creative Measures to Continue the Huntmarriagetiger populationextinctfather-in-law
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▸The Quest for the Hundredth TigerCore concepthundredth tigerninety-nineanxietyfever pitch
Chapter Summary
Understand the introduction of the Maharaja of Pratibandapuram, his various titles, and the central prophecy made by astrologers at his birth predicting his death by a tiger. This includes the miraculous event of the ten-day-old infant speaking.
Analyze the King's reaction to the prophecy upon reaching adulthood. This includes his vow to kill one hundred tigers to defy fate and the subsequent state-wide ban on tiger hunting by anyone else.
Examine the episode where the Tiger King risks losing his kingdom by denying a high-ranking British officer permission to hunt. Understand how he resolves the conflict by sending expensive diamond rings to the officer's wife.
Identify and analyze the story's use of satire to critique the whims and arrogance of Indian royalty, the sycophancy of their ministers (like the dewan), and the dynamics of power during the British Raj.
Understand the description of the crown prince's upbringing, which was heavily influenced by English culture (English nanny, English tutor, etc.), reflecting the Anglicized education of Indian royalty during that era.
Learn about the extreme and comical measures the King takes to find more tigers once the population in his own state is exhausted, specifically his decision to marry a princess from a state with a large tiger population.
Understand the climax of the King's mission as he successfully kills ninety-nine tigers and his anxiety and desperation reach a fever pitch while searching for the final, hundredth tiger that is supposed to decide his fate.
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- According to the astrologers' prediction, the Tiger King's death would come from what? Get Solution →
- How old was the crown prince when he miraculously spoke for the first time? Get Solution →
- At what age did the Maharaja get full control of his state? Get Solution →
- What did the Maharaja ban in his state to help his mission? Get Solution →
Did you know?
- 💡 A group of tigers is collectively known as a 'streak' or an 'ambush'.
- 💡 Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur, making each unique.
- 💡 Unlike most cats, tigers are excellent swimmers and enjoy water.
- 💡 Ancient civilizations often consulted animal entrails for future prophecies.
- 💡 The Roman god of beginnings, Janus, was associated with looking into the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many topics are covered in this chapter?
This chapter covers 7 key topics: The Tiger King's Identity and the Prophecy, The King's Vow and Single-minded Hunt, Conflict with the British Officer, Satire on Royalty and Colonialism, The Royal Upbringing, and more. The BrainWeave AI tutor explains each one with examples.
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