The Baital-Pachisi

The Baital-Pachisi, also known as The Twenty-Five Tales of a Demon, is a collection of Indian folktales compiled by Duncan Forbes in 1862. The book revolves around the story of King Vikramaditya, who is tasked with capturing a demon named Baital. The demon, however, tells the king a story with a moral dilemma at the end of each tale, forcing the king to answer a question related to the story. If the king answers correctly, the demon is captured, but if he answers incorrectly, the demon escapes. The book contains a total of twenty-five tales, each with its own unique plot and moral lesson. The stories range from tales of love and betrayal to stories of greed and deceit. The book provides a fascinating insight into Indian folklore and mythology, as well as the cultural values and beliefs of the time. Overall, The Baital-Pachisi is a captivating read, full of suspense, intrigue, and moral lessons. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature and folklore, as well as those who enjoy tales of adventure and mystery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.