They decided that the Maharaja must not come to know that he had...

‘They decided that the Maharaja must not come to know that he had missed the target. (The Tiger King) Why did the hunters try to hide the truth from the king ?

Ans. The hunters sought to shield the Maharaja from the truth to safeguard his pride and reputation. Exposing his missed target could undermine his authority and dignity, posing possible consequences for them. Their objective was to maintain the Maharaja's image of competence and authority.