Once upon a time, there lived a king and his minister. They had sons at about the same time. The prince named Mahendran and the minister’s son named Nannan grew up together. Later they were sent to the same gurukula. When they were of the right age, the king summoned them. ‘Mahendran, I am getting old and would like to see you crowned as the next king. Nannan will follow in his father’s footsteps and be your minister.’ The prince hesitated. ‘Father, I went off to study at the gurukula at an early age. Before I take charge, I...
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