Akbar and Birbal: Tales of Humour

Birbal, oh Birbal! the emperor exclaimed. You are wiser than any philosopher.

Stories about Mughal Emperor Akbar and his witty and intelligent prime minister, Birbal, have delighted readers since time immemorial. In this lively collection, learn how an ordinary young man, Mahesh Das, became the beloved Raja Birbal we all know today, and how he uses his famous wit, time and again, to build a celestial palace for Emperor Akbar, order a census of crows, trap a thief using a magic bamboo, and much more.

Replete with wisdom and wit, and brought to life by Tapas Guha s beautiful illustrations, this clever collection of stories also offers valuable life lessons hidden beneath its humour.