The state banned tiger hunting by anyone except the king. Once a high ranking British officer visited Pratibandapuram. He was fond of hunting tigers. He liked to be photographed with the tigers he had shot. The king refused him permission to shoot tigers. The British officer’s secretary suggested that the Maharaja could do the actual killing and allow the official to be photographed holding the gun near the dead tiger. The Maharaja didn’t relent. He had prevented a British officer from fulfilling his desire. Thus the Maharaja stood in danger of losing his kingdom .To please the official he sent samples of expensive diamond rings to the British officer’s good lady. She was expected to choose one or two rings. Without any qualms the lady kept all the rings. She sent her thanks to the Maharaja. The Maharaja was very happy. Though he had lost three lakh rupees, he had managed to retain his kingdom.