Khan, the Lion King of Azad - the Jungle Kingdom, is growing old. He decides he must retire - his son Prince Shazad should inherit the throne. But the animals of Azad have a different idea...Democracy! Khan reluctantly agrees to an election, thinking Prince Shazad will win easily. But not so fast! A donkey named Mangu, a laborer, is the surprising Animal's Choice and becomes their newly-elected king.