The Garden of Bancharam

The story of an old peasantBancharam Mitrawho defeats the tyrannical landlord Chhakari DeyInheriting a dry patch of land Bancharam converts it into a fabulous gardenThe British magistrate supports him when Chhakari attempts to acquire the garden after which he dies Chhakaris son Nakari tries a new stratagem he promises Bancharam Rs 400 every month provided Bancharam bequeaths his garden to the landowner after his death Bancharam agrees but amazingly becomes healthier with every passing day repeatedly promising to die but failing to do so