Stories in category 'akbar-and-birbal'
Those Who Cannot See
Once, while looking at a list of all the blind people in the city. Akbar said, “I see very few names on the list.”
Half-Light Half-Shadow
Once, Akbar, in a fit of anger, asked Birbal to leave the city. Birbal agreed, but before leaving, said that he would enter the city only when the emperor asked...
What I Desire
Once, there lived a foolish miser. He kept all his money hidden in a large box in a corner of his home.
The Washerman and the Potter
Once a washerman’s donkey entered the potter’s yard and broke all the pots. The potter beat the poor donkey badly. The washerman rushed to its rescue. He paid for the...
Length of the Stick
Once, there lived a very rich merchant in Agra. One day, a burglary took place in his house. The merchant suspected one of his numerous servants but he did not...
The Queen's Victory
Once, Akbar was chatting with his queen. He remarked., “Birbal is the most prized jewel of my court. He is unchallenged in wit and intelligence.”
King Akbar's Mahabharata
Once Birbal brought the Mahabharato for Akbar A few days later, Akbar sald, “You must write an Akbari Mahabharata, Birbal.”
The Stolen Bottle
Once, King Akbar went to his wives. He said, “Each of you is to tell me a silly tale. The one who tells the sillest tale will be rewarded.”
Mahesh Das and the Sentry
When Mahesh Das finished his studies, he decided to go to Agra and meet the emperor. On reaching Agra, he was dazzled by its huge havels and the bustling bazar....
