Books with title Tenali Raman

This book consists of interesting stories about Tenali Raman, the Vikatakavi in the court of King Krishnadeva Raya during his reign in South India. Each tale in this book reveals some or all facets of Tenali’s character-wit, wisdom and fair play. He was the favourite courtier of King Krishnadeva Raya, advising him in matters of the state along with being a poet by profession. These stories will teach valuable morals to children through humourous anecdotes.

When the king saw a strapping lad astride the aged shoulders of his guru, he knew something was amiss. Soon he realised that, if young Raman was around, it was best to expect the unexpected. This village bumpkin was no fool-even the fiery goddess Kali had given in to his wiles. wheeding his way into the mighty vijayanagaa court, it was but a short step into the heart of King Krishnadeva Raya, who welcomed a laugh or to to lighten his busy day

A bowl of water must be carried thousands of miles without a drop spillingA man is to be hanged for having a 'bad-luck' faceThe king’s well is getting married and all the kingdom’s wells must attendTen year-old Sulekha meets the cocky TJ on her trip to Hampi, who claims to be a descendant of Tenali Raman, the jester of the Vijayanagar court. Tenali had a solution to every problem that befell King Krishnadevaraya’s kingdom—from the mundane to the bizarre. Through the comic tales of Tenali Raman, Sulekha and her friends explore the rich history of the majestic empire and life in sixteenth-century south India. Wonderfully witty and bubbling with fun and facts, this book is a peep into a vibrant period in Indian history and into one of India's sharpest minds.

Ten year-old Sulekha meets the cocky TJ on her trip to Hampi, who claims to be a descendant of Tenali Raman, the jester of the Vijayanagar court. Tenali had a solution to every problem that befell King Krishnadevaraya s kingdom from the mundane to the bizarre. Through the comic tales of Tenali Raman, Sulekha and her friends explore the rich history of the majestic empire and life in sixteenthcentury south India. Wonderfully witty and bubbling with fun and facts, this book is a peep into a vibrant period in Indian history and into one of India s sharpest minds.