Fiction
Amar Chitra Katha - Andher Nagari
By
BHARATENDU HARISHCHANDRA
36
Pages
"Amar Chitra Katha: Andher Nagari" is a humorous tale about a foolish king, Chaupat Raja, who rules a chaotic kingdom where everything costs one paisa. A wise guru and his foolish disciple visit the kingdom, leading to comical and absurd events. The guru warns his disciple about the madness, but he gets entangled in the kingdom's foolishness. The story highlights the folly of mindless governance with engaging illustrations.
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"Amar Chitra Katha: Andher Nagari" is a delightful comic book that brings to life the classic Indian folktale, "Andher Nagari Chaupat Raja." This story is a humorous and thought-provoking satire on the folly of absolute power and mindless governance. It offers readers a blend of humor, wisdom, and moral lessons wrapped in engaging storytelling and vivid illustrations.
The tale unfolds in Andher Nagari, ruled by a foolish and arbitrary king, Chaupat Raja. Everything is chaotic and nonsensical in this land, with goods priced absurdly at a single rate—everything, from vegetables to gold, costs just one paisa. The king's illogical decrees and the people’s blind obedience lead to comical and absurd situations.
The story follows a wise guru and his foolish disciple who visit Andher Nagari. The guru quickly realizes the madness of the kingdom and warns his disciples to leave immediately. However, the disciple, lured by the cheap prices, stays behind and gets entangled in the kingdom's foolishness. When the disciple faces execution due to the king's arbitrary justice, the guru devises a clever plan to save him and expose the king's folly.
"Amar Chitra Katha: Andher Nagari" combines humor with a poignant critique of bad governance. The vibrant illustrations and engaging narrative make this timeless folktale accessible and enjoyable for readers of all ages, imparting valuable lessons on wisdom and discernment.
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