4126 - Raman The Matchless Wit.
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Description The story portrays Raman as a clever and quick-witted man from Vijayanagar, who uses his intelligence to solve problems and get out of tricky situations. He is often shown using his wit to bring justice or teach lessons to wrongdoers, often in a humorous way. Keywords Tenali Raman Court jester Vijayanagara Empire King Krishnadevaraya South Indian folklore Cleverness Humor Wisdom Problem-solving Indian wit Moral tales Folktale Amar Chitra Katha Illustrated comic Historical fiction Ideal for Children and teens who love humor, folklore, and brainy protagonists Readers interested in Indian history and courtly wit Perfect for classroom reads or family storytelling Age Group Recommended for 9–14 years, though its humor and moral lessons are enjoyable for all ages. Theme Intelligence & humor: wit over brute force Justice & humility: humble common sense triumphs Folklore wisdom: timeless stories from Indian cultural heritage Similar in spirit to Akbar–Birbal tales, but set in the South Indian Vijayanagara empire Tone Witty – built around clever tricks and verbal brilliance Humorous – light-hearted stories filled with laughter and irony Playful – jovial exchanges and fun interactions Satirical – gentle pokes at arrogance, greed, and foolishness Moralistic – each tale ends with a lesson in humility, intelligence, or justice Entertaining – designed to delight readers of all ages through sharp, story-driven humor Book Type Single-issue fully illustrated graphic story (comic book) Illustrated by Ram Waeerkar, written by Subba Rao, edited by Anant Pai Length 32 pages (some sources say 34, but most ACK editions are 32 pages)