Why was the 'just and placid king 'executed - Question of class 11
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The arch, commissioned by the king, was built low that knocked off the king's crown as he was crossing below the arch. He sentenced the chief of builders to death for causing him the dishonor, who passed on the blame to the workers. The workmen blamed the masons and the masons, in turn, blamed the architect. The architect reminded the king that he had made certain changes in the plans himself when they were shown to him.
The king was infuriated to hear that. Being righteous and tolerant, he called for the wisest man in the country, for counsel, who advised the king to hang the arch as it was the real offender who had thrown the crown off. A Councillor objected to this ruling and declared it a disgrace to hang something that touched the honorable head.
The crowd, gathered for the hanging, became restless. The king apprehended their mood and ruled for someone to be hanged immediately. The noose, hung high, fitted the king alone and he was hung as per the royal ruling.