What action did the hunters take after realizing the tiger was alive?

After realizing that the 100th tiger was still alive, the hunters quickly took action to make sure the Maharaja’s mission was fulfilled. They decided to kill the tiger themselves in order to present it as the 100th kill. However, to maintain the appearance of the Maharaja’s achievement, they shot and killed the tiger before the King could return. This action allowed the Maharaja to claim the tiger as his 100th kill, though it was not the dramatic and challenging hunt he had envisioned.

This question related to Chapter 2 English Vistas Class 12th NCERT.
From theChapter 2. The Tiger King.
Give answer according to your understanding.