Best of Akbar Birbal

One morning, Akbar had called all ministers and courtiers for a very urgent meeting in the court. Everybody had to appear before the Emperor at the given time. As the clock struck ten, all the courtiers and the ministers had come and seated on their respective seats. When Akbar came, he threw a glance across […]

Once, an astrologer visited the court of Emperor Akbar. He was boasting off his knowledge of the universe and specifically about the earth’s shape.Akbar was caught by curiosity, so he was listening to his words with excitement and concentration. He said to the astrologer, “As you have said that the earth, our planet, is round

Akbar’s admiration for Birbal was popular. Birbal had earned a special place in the kingdom of Akbar. Because of this, one courtier had developed jealousy against Birbal.The courtier had always wished to be at the position at which Birbal was, that is, the chief minister’s position in Akbar’s kingdom. But his presence had made the

One evening, Akbar and Birbal were deeply involved in witty conversations. Sometimes, Birbal made fun of Akbar’s sense of humour. Akbar was not in a mood to take any jokes on him. So, he fired Birbal angrily. In fact, he ordered him to vanish away from Agra. Feeling hurt, Birbal left that palace without questioning

One day a Brahmin visited Birbal. Actually, the Brahmin had come with a strange request to be fulfilled and he thought that only Birbal could help him. Since Akbar’s favourite minister had gained in a lot of popularity in distant villages too, everyone looked up to him for a smart way out of any trouble.

The Emperor of Agra was famous not only for bravery but also for generosity.Once, he decided to donate some money among all blind people living in his kingdom. Since he didn’t want anybody to be left out, so he ordered one of his courtiers to make a list of all blind people. And the list

Birbal’s intelligence never ceased to surprise the Emperor of Agra, Akbar. So, the Emperor used to give Birbal interesting tasks as he wanted to see how he would finish them with his wit.Once, Birbal was asked by Akbar to search four fools in the kingdom and summon them in front him. At first, Birbal was

Brainstorming sessions at Akbar’s court in the evening were very popular among the people of his capital. People always looked forward to Birbal’s witty answers. He always proved why he was the favourite minister of the Emperor.One fine evening, Akbar started the session by announcing that three questions would be asked. Whosoever gave him the

Once, Akbar and Birbal were invited by the King of Persia in his kingdom to a royal dinner party. The party was organized by the Persian king in honour of Akbar’s achievements in the battlefield. A lot of presents were showered on the Emperor.During the time of their stay in Persia, people had already started

One night, when the winter season was at its peak, Akbar and Birbal were roaming around in the palace. It was very chilly. A thought struck Birbal’s mind. He said, “Majesty, I believe that a man can do anything for the sake of money.” But the Emperor disagreed with him.They were passing by a pond;

After receiving the ring from the Emperor Mahesh Das Bhatt used to gaze at it day and night. One day finally, Mahesh Das Bhatt decided to visit Akbar. So, he left for his capital Agra. When he reached the palace, the gatekeeper stopped him from going inside. The young boy showed him the Emperor’s ring.

Once upon a time, Emperor Akbar went hunting with his soldiers. Akbar was riding slowly that evening. Some of his soldiers, who were faster than he, went ahead. The Emperor along with the other soldiers was left behind. As the day was getting darker, they lost their way back to the palace. All of them