The Riddles of Tenali Rama

    By monisha200021r

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    25 Apr, 2024

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    In the bustling kingdom lived the clever Tenali Rama, known far and wide for his wit and wisdom.

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    One day, the King, intrigued by Tenali Rama's tales, called him to the royal court to hear one such tale.

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    In the royal court, Tenali Rama began narrating his tale, weaving in a riddle to be solved.

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    The riddle was tricky, leaving the King and the courtiers puzzled. However, Tenali Rama assured them that the answer was within the tale.

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    The King, eager to solve the riddle, spent the whole night with Tenali in the library, poring over the tale.

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    Despite the long hours, they couldn't find the answer. Feeling defeated, they decided to sleep over it.

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    The next morning, as the King woke up, he had an epiphany. He realized that the answer to the riddle was hidden in plain sight within the tale.

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    He rushed to Tenali, excited to share his answer. Tenali Rama, with a knowing smile, confirmed that the King was correct.

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    The King called for a court meeting, eager to share his victory. He revealed the answer to the riddle, much to everyone's astonishment.

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    The court erupted in applause, appreciating the King's intelligence and Tenali's wit.

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    That night, as the kingdom slept, Tenali Rama prepared another tale, a new riddle tucked within its lines.

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    Ready to challenge the kingdom once again, Tenali Rama knew the game of wit and wisdom was far from over.

    The Riddles of Tenali Rama