Question

Why did the ningthou want to choose a future king ?

Answer 1

He wanted to choose a future king because he was getting old.

Explanation:

• Ningthou was getting old therefore he wanted to choose a future king.
• He held a contest to select the future king.
• By holding the contest he wanted to check the abilities of the future king.
• Sanayaima was made the king as he jumped over the tree without hurting it.
• Sanatombi was selected as queen because she was a  considerate person.