Question

Answer the following question in 40-50 words.

‘They decided that the Maharaja must not come to know that he had missed the target’.

Why did the hunters try to hide the truth from the king?

Answer 1

1. In the story "The Tiger King," the hunters decided that the Maharaja must not come to know that they had missed the target for several reasons:
   1. Fear of Punishment: The hunters decided to hide their failure to prevent any negative repercussions because they were afraid of the Maharaja's fury.
   2. Maintaining the Maharaja's Image: The Maharaja wanted to maintain a haughty persona in which he was portrayed as a strong and prosperous leader. This reputation and the Maharaja's status might be damaged by an unsuccessful attempt to hunt the designated tiger. By concealing the facts and averting any possible humiliation, the hunters aimed to preserve the Maharaja's honour.
   3. Peserving the Maharaja's Ego: The Maharaja was notoriously conceited and egocentric. The hunters were probably worried about hurting the Maharaja's dignity, and telling him about a missed target would require admitting a mistake. In an effort to protect the Maharaja from any perceived shame, the failure was concealed.