An architect travels to Eschnapur to oversee a project for the Maharajah, where he falls for a beautiful temple-dancer. The Maharajah also desires her, sparking opposition from his court. The couple flees, but are caught and the dancer agrees to marry the Maharajah to save the architect's life. This leads to a revolt, ultimately put down. The Maharajah then allows the architect and dancer to leave, wiser and more sorrowful.
The Tiger of Eschnapur
A German architect becomes entangled in a romantic triangle with a local Maharajah and a beautiful temple dancer in the exotic city of Eschnapur.