# King Dantal — Indian Fairy Tales character guide

> King Dantal in Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0016-a-lac-of-rupees-for-a-bit-of-advice

## Who they are

A king who seeks advice from a wise minister.

## In the story

### [Loving Laili](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/loving-laili)

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

### [The Soothsayer's Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/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.

### [The Prince and the Fakir](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/the-prince-and-the-fakir)

The childless king who lies at the crossroads and makes a pact with the fakir for sons.

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