https://www.pitara.com/tags/indian-elephants/Recent content in Indian Elephants on Pitara Kids NetworkHugoen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 21:46:31 +0530https://www.pitara.com/non-fiction-for-kids/features-for-kids/the-emperor-and-hawai-elephant/Wed, 12 Sep 2001 00:19:35 +0000https://www.pitara.com/non-fiction-for-kids/features-for-kids/the-emperor-and-hawai-elephant/<p>It happened more than 400 years ago. Mughal emperor Akbar was very fond of taming elephants and riding them. Hawai was the most magnificent elephant in the royal stable. Despite his huge size, the male elephant was a swift runner. He was as quick in losing his temper. Even the best riders had problems getting on to him; the thought of making him take part in a fight was unthinkable. And that was a challenge Akbar simply could not refuse.</p>