# Brahmadatta — Indian Fairy Tales character guide

> Brahmadatta in Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-the-lion-and-the-crane

## Who they are

A king in Buddhist fables.

## In the story

### [The Lion and the Crane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/the-lion-and-the-crane)

Reigning in Benares at the time of the story.

### [The Talkative Tortoise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/the-talkative-tortoise)

The talkative king of Benares who learns to speak less after the Bodhisatta's lesson.

### [A Lesson for Kings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/a-lesson-for-kings)

The righteous king of Benares, a future Buddha, who seeks faultfinders to improve his rule and ultimately demonstrates superior virtue.

### [The Demon with the Matted Hair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/the-demon-with-the-matted-hair)

King of Benares and father of the Bodhisatta.

### [A Lesson for Kings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/xvii-a-lesson-for-kings)

King Brahmadatta is the recipient of the lesson, representing rulers who need guidance on justice.

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