Tenali Rama Tales

Red Peacock The ruler of Vijaynagar, Raja Krishnadevrai was very fond of collecting quaint and rare objects. Courtiers used to look for something strange

A Wrestler Deceived There was a wrestler named Atisura. He had conquered the wrestlers of various courts and came to the kingdom of the

Tenalirama in Babur’s Court The tales related to Tenali’s superior intelligence and quick wit had reached quite far and wide, even from the deep

Who bodes ill? The entire town was convinced that Ramaiyya was a jinxed man and his presence bodes ill for everyone. The citizens believed

A Great Poet Disgrated A certain learned man composed a poem in praise of the Rayar. He has never treated Tennalirama with respect, but

The King’s Cat Once upon a time in Vijaynagar the menace of rats was increasing, the king, Krishnadevrai imported some high pedigreed cats to

The Last Wish – Mango Fruit Tenali Ramalinga Stories Once when King Sri Krishna Deva Rayalu was ruling the Vijaya Nagar Empire, the royal

The Dream Palace Raja Krishnadevrai, once dreamt of a queer palace made of Varicolored stones and hanging in the air. The palace could be

An Unsuccessful Conversion The preceptor of the Rayar thought that if Tennalirama was converted into a disciple of his we would behave very respectfully

The Red Handed Thieves Once the prominent businessman reached Raja Krishnadevrai’s court and cried loudly: “Your Majesty! I’m ruined. The thieves have looted me.