What action did the Maharaja take to protect his kingdom after killing several tigers?

After killing several tigers, the Maharaja realized that the tiger population in his own kingdom was dwindling, which threatened his goal of reaching a hundred kills. To protect his kingdom and his mission, he declared a strict ban on tiger hunting for anyone but himself, ensuring no one else could harm the tigers he needed to reach his target. He also passed an order that anyone caught harming a tiger would face severe punishment. By centralizing all tiger hunting to himself, the Maharaja aimed to control the tiger population for his personal quest while asserting his authority over his kingdom.

This question related to Chapter 2 English Vistas Class 12th NCERT.
From theChapter 2. The Tiger King.
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