Birbal, an advisor in the court of King Akbar, handles various tricky situations faced by his ruler using his sharp intellect and humour. Read all three books to discover these witty stories from India!Includes 3 titles:

Birbal, an advisor in the court of King Akbar, handles various tricky situations faced by his ruler using his sharp intellect and humour. Read Book 1 to discover these witty stories from India!

Adaptation of Vālmīki's Rāmāyaṇa; for children.

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.

The magical story of how Ganesh, the son of Shiva and Parvati, was brought back to life with the head of an elephant • The story of one of the most beloved characters in Indian lore, made accessible for Western children • Illustrated throughout with paintings from the classic Indian tradition Any Indian child can tell you how the beloved god Ganesh got his elephant’s head--now American children can know as well. For centuries Indian children have grown up hearing Ganesh’s story--how his mother, Parvati (an incarnation of the great mother goddess), created a small boy from sandalwood soap and commanded that he guard the palace against all intruders while she took her bath. How her husband, Shiva (the fearsome god of destruction), didn’t take kindly to being barred from his own home. How Shiva beheaded the boy during the cosmic war that followed, but then, when he realized that the balance of the entire universe was at stake, brought the boy back to life by grafting an elephant’s head onto his body and made him the people’s intercessor against the powers of destruction. Ganesh’s timeless story teaches children about the steadfast power of dedication to duty, the awe-inspiring power of a mother’s love for her child, and the gentle power of compassion, which holds the world together. Accompanied by rich, color illustrations prepared according to the traditional Hindu canon, How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head will transport children to a magical world filled with ancient wisdom.

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.

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.