Once the farmers of Vijayanagar came to Krishnadeva Raya and said, “Sir, there are many mice in our farms and they are destroying the grain. Please show us a way to get rid of the mice.” Krishnadeva Raya discussed with his courtiers and came to a decision. He ordered many cats from Persia. He also [...]

Tenali Rama was suddenly awakened one night by some noises. He saw that two thieves have entered his house. They were still at the gate. Tenali Rama acted quickly. He woke up his wife and said that thieves have come for theft. He asked her to just say yes to whatever he says. His wife [...]

Krishnadeva Raya once consulted his head priest regarding his mother’s death anniversary. He asked the priest, “I want to do something on her anniversary due to which her soul will rest in peace.” The head priest took this as opportunity to earn money. He enquired the king what his mother’s last wish was. The king [...]

Tenali Rama was suddenly awakened one night by some noises. He saw that two thieves have entered his house. They were still at the gate. Tenali Rama acted quickly. He woke up his wife and said that thieves have come for theft. He asked her to just say yes to whatever he says. His wife [...]

One day a magician entertained everyone in Krishnadeva Raya’s court with his tricks. Later he challenged the people there to defeat him in magic. No one in the court dared to take up the challenge. Tenali Rama stood up and asked the magician to take up a challenge. He said, “I will ask you to [...]