Stories of Birbal
Birbal was an advisor in the court of Akbar and
is very popular for his sharp intellect and sense of humour. The stories
of Birbal are very popular among kids and adults alike and forms an
indespensible part in Indian folk lore.
Birbal (1528-1583) is surely one of the most
popular figures in Indian history equally regarded by adults and children.
Birbal's duties in Akbar's court were mostly administrative and military but he
was a very close friend of Akbar too, because Akbar loved his wisdom, wit, and
subtle humor. He was a minister in the administration of Mogul Emperor Akbar and
one of the members of inner council of nine advisors. He was a poet and an
author too.
It is believed that he was a son of poor
Braahman of Trivikrampur (now known as Tikavanpur) on the banks of River Yamuna.
According to a popular legend he died on an expedition to Afghanistan at the
head of a large military force due to treachery. It is also said that when
Birbal died, Akbar mourned him for several months.
The exchanges between Akbar and Birbal have
been recorded in many volumes. Many of these have become folk stories in Indian
tradition. Birbal's collection of poetry published under the pen name "Brahm"
are preserved in Bharatpur Museum, Rajsthan, India.
Shown below is a list of Birbal's Stories :
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Akbar's
Meeting with Birbal
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Birbal's
meeting with Akbar
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Question
for a Question
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Who
is the Donkey?
-
Why
is the Camel's neck crooked?
-
Birbal's
visit to Heaven
-
Birbal
caught the Thief
-
I
am your servant, Huzoor
-
How
many crows in the kingdom?
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Akbar's
Advisor
-
Flowers
for Akbar
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Birbal's
Sweet Reply
-
Birbal
identifies the Guest
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A
little lesser and a little more
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Birbal's
Beautiful Explanation
-
Mullaa's
Flattening Answer
-
Mullaa
uses his head
-
The
noblest begger
-
Fast
Horse
-
Milk
for the Mulla
-
The
loyal Gardener
-
Half
Sun, Half Shade
-
The
Donkey's Relatives
-
Red
Hot Test
-
Four
Fools
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