The king  wanted all his people to grow horses . He called all his people and gave them one horse each to bring up. He also gave them lot of straw so that the horses can eat. All people were happy except Tenaliraman. He tied his horse in a room and daily in the morning  gave it very little straw.  The rest of the straw he gave to his cows. His wife was very angry and said "It is too bad"

After one more year, the king wanted to see all his horses. All of them brought their horses. They were indeed very strong. But King noticed that Tenaliraman had not brought his horse. He asked him why he has not brought his horse. Tenaliraman replied that his horse was very strong and he could not bring it. The king was surprised. He said , I will send my guard to your house tomorrow.

Next day the guard went to Tenali Raman’s house. He had a beard, which was very long. Tenali Raman took him to the room where the house was kept locked. He asked him to see through the window. The inspector peeped in through the narrow window and his beard entered the room first. The horse thought that it was  straw. It Caught the beard of the guard and started pulling. The inspector was crying in pain. The Guard lost his beard and ran to the king.

He told the king that Tenaliraman's horse was very strong. King gave Tenali Raman 100 gold coins.