Raman of Tenali, a Telugu poet and jester at the court of King Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara, is popular not only in South India, but throughout India. The Raman of Tenali Series narrate some of the exciting stories of this great person who is more famous for his wit and wisdom than his poems. There are innumerable stories of Tenali Raman displaying his uncanny skill to turn the tables on his enemies. This is book - 1 of the Raman of Tenali series.