Rohini wanted to write a story but could write only a few lines. Using the input along with the introduction Rohini had made, develop the story.
Humayun was the king of India. Sher Shah, an Afghan chief and his bitter enemy gave…
Outline: attacked by Sher Shah at night ……… escaped ………… horse fell into river ………..struggling for life ……… a water carrier jumped with water-bag ……….. put Humayun on water bag ………… saved him ……… Humayun asked what he could do for him “………. make me king for 3 hours,” said water carrier ………… reached Delhi ………..made him king for 3 hours …………..leather coins made ……… water carrier’s name on them
Ans. The King for Three Hours
Humayun was the king of India. Sher Shah, an Afghan chief and his bitter enemy, gave him no peace. Sher Shah’s army attacked the Mughal soldiers at night. Humayun escaped. He decided to cross the river on horseback. He fell into the river and struggled for life. A water-carrier was on the bank. He realised that Humayun’s life was in danger. He jumped into the river with his water bag. The bag was full of air and floated on the water. He put Humayun on the water bag and brought him safely out of the river.
Humayun was grateful. The water-carrier had saved his life. “Tell me, what can I do for you?” asked the king. “Your Majesty, make me king for three hours,” said the water-carrier. “Let it be so,” said Humayun. The king reached Delhi. “Tomorrow, for three hours, you will be the king,” said the king. The water-carrier sat on Humayun’s throne. He ordered the courtiers, “Make coins from my water-bag.” They cut small round pieces of leather from the water-bag. The name of the water-carrier was stamped on it. And the people used those leather coins for three hours!