Presents a compilation of the ingenious tales that have arisen around the figure of Birbal, who was an adviser to the sixteenth century Mogul Emperor Akbar, and has become a beloved character in India.

Stories based on Akbar, Emperor of Hindustan, 1542-1605 and his courtsman Birbal, d. 1586.

Mango trees are court witnesses Magical sticks identify thieves Birbal must take a trip to heaven The friendship between Emperor Akbar and his minister Birbal created history—and some delightful stories! The tales of Akbar and Birbal have been passed on from generation to generation, enthralling young and old listeners alike. This book brings together a selection of these stories, along with fascinating historical details about the Mughal court, the emperor and his witty courtier. With well-researched introductions to each aspect of Mughal life, Amita Sarin recreates Akbar’s court in all its grandeur and vitality. The stories in this collection are both amusing and thought-provoking, both historical and timeless.

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AKBAR BIRBAL STORIES (PB)

Akbar was one of the last rulers in India who ruled well over a large portion of India. It is said that he had 9 living gems in his court. Out of these 9 gems, two are the most well-known.Tansen, who is said to be one of the greatest singers ever to have lived, was one of these 9 living gems of Akbar's court.And the other one was the great Birbal. It is said that Birbal was among the smartest men in the kingdom of Akbar. He was wise and knew how to reply to any kind of question or to handle any difficult question. Soon, stories began to spread about the wisdom of Birbal. Many of these stories are often attributed to other wise legends like the great Tenali Raman or to Gonu Jha. How many of these stories are true and actually happened with Birbal or with Tenali or Gonu Jha? We don't know. Did any of these stories actually happen at all? We cannot be sure.But there is one thing that we can be sure of. These stories are interesting and entertain us. So, let's dive into these stories. Hope you enjoy them.

Birbal, a real person with the name 'Maheshdas', was one of the 'nine gems' of court advisers of Akbar the Great. He also composed poetry by the pen name 'Brahma'. Birbal's fame had spread far and wide. As Akbar's favourite minister, he had an answer to every question and a solution to every problem. In fair tribute to his shrewdness, even the mighty Shah of Persia addressed Birbal as the "Ocean of Intelligence". Combining tact and common sense with a fair pinch of humour, he won his master's heart.

Adaptation of Vālmīki's Rāmāyaṇa; for children.

Akbar and Birbal stories have been popular throughout the ages for their entertainment value. Who doesn't like Birbal? His awesome yet light-hearted funny tales related with Emperor Akbar are famous throughout the Indian subcontinent. This compilation presents absorbing fun and frolic happenings between the two legendary figures. Each story depicts ready-wittedness of Birbal in outwitting Akbar's intelligence the humorous way. The author has presented the short stories in a very precise and age-specific manner; using plain and clear language for children to understand even without parents' involvement. The book with all its specialties and necessary colour pictures is worth absolute read. This book is strongly recommended for all school going children.