"The Tiger King" is a satirical short story written by Kalki Krishnamurthy. It is a story about a king who is obsessed with hunting tigers and is known for his cruelty towards them. The story is set in a fictional kingdom of Pratibandapuram, where the king, Maharaja Jilani Jung Jung Bahadur, rules with an iron fist.


The story revolves around the Tiger King's obsession with hunting tigers. He is credited with killing over 99 tigers, but he is not satisfied. He wants to kill one more tiger to reach the magical number of 100. He spends all his time and resources in trying to hunt down the last tiger, but he fails repeatedly.


The Tiger King is known for his cruelty towards tigers. He orders the capture and killing of tigers without any regard for their safety. He even orders the execution of innocent people who he suspects of killing tigers. His obsession with hunting tigers has made him blind to the suffering of both people and animals.


The Tiger King's downfall begins when he falls in love with a woman who is already engaged. He tries to win her over by promising to stop hunting tigers, but he fails to keep his promise. The woman's fiancee, who is also a hunter, challenges the Tiger King to a hunting competition. The Tiger King loses the competition and is killed by the fiancee.


"The Tiger King" is a satirical story that highlights the dangers of obsession. The Tiger King's obsession with hunting tigers has made him blind to the suffering of people and animals around him. In the end, his obsession leads to his downfall. The story also highlights the importance of keeping promises and being true to one's word. The Tiger King's failure to keep his promise leads to his eventual demise.