# Surya Pratap — Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit character guide

> Surya Pratap in Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit by S. M. Mitra.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Raja

**First appearance:** 0032-viii

## Who they are

A hot-tempered Raja who punishes harshly.

## Relationships

### [Dhairya-Sila](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/characters/dhairya_sila)

_romantic_

Dhairya-Sila and Surya Pratap are lovers, their bond tested by separation and trials.

### [Dhairya-Sila](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/characters/dhairya_sila)

_romantic_

Dhairya-Sila and Surya Pratap are lovers, their bond tested by separation and trials.

## In the story

### [The Beetle and the Silken Thread](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/i)

The selfish and hot-tempered Raja of Allahabad who orders the vizier imprisoned.

### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/vii)

The Raja who feels guilty and is relieved to see Dhairya-Sila alive, restoring him as vizier.

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