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King Dantal

A king who seeks advice from a wise minister.

minor

First appearance: a lac of rupees for a bit of advice

King Dantal shows up with force in Loving Laili. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Majnun's father who advises his son on how to handle the old woman's proposal.
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King Dantal first appears in 0016 a lac of rupees for a bit of advice.

In Loving Laili: Majnun's father who advises his son on how to handle the old woman's proposal.

Later, in The Soothsayer's Son: The king of Ujjaini who imprisons Gangazara based on the goldsmith's false accusation, later repents and offers his daughter in marriage.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the sons, believing their father now possesses hidden wealth,…

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See King Dantal in a lac of rupees for a bit of advice