4034 - Thugsen
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Title: Thugsen Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Length: 34 pages Book Type: Comic book / Folk-tale legend Description: Thugsen by Amar Chitra Katha is a gripping folk tale from Maharashtra. It tells the story of King Vikram of Avanti, who unjustly exiles Queen Shashikala after believing the slander spread by his other wives. In a distant forest fortress, she raises her son Thugsen under the care of her loyal maid, Devaki, who teaches him the arts of disguise and mimicry. When Thugsen grows up, he returns to Avanti as a daring trickster, stealing jewels from the queens—but always returning them. Through this clever reckoning, he teaches King Vikram a powerful lesson about justice and fairness. Keywords: Thugsen, disguise, mimicry, justice, exile, folk tale Ideal For: Ages 9+, readers drawn to folk legends, clever heroes, and tales of justice Theme: Delivering justice through wit, reclaiming one’s honor Tone: Engaging, clever, thought-provoking