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Lifetime: 1798 - 1868 Passed: ≈ 156 years ago

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Duncan Forbes

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Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite Cover image

Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite

Adventure Fiction Fairy Tale Mythology
Mythology Supernatural Legends social commentary Ghost Moral Lessons Folk Tales Ancient India Indian Folklore Vikram Betal Sprite

The "Vetala Panchavimshati" or "Baitâl Pachchisi", originally written in Sanskrit by Somdev Bhatt, is a collection of 25 captivating tales from ancient India. These stories revolve around Vikram, a wise and righteous king, and Betal, a mischievous an...