Akbar's Meeting with Birbal Akbar loved hunting and used to escape to go for hunting even from his

studies. Well, later he became a better rider and hunter than any one of his courtiers. One day when Akbar went for hunting, he and his some of the courtiers went so fast that they left the others behind. As the evening fell, everybody got very hungry and thirsty, they found that they had lost their way and now did not know where to go. At last they came to a junction of three roads. King was very happy to see the roads that now he could go reach his capital through one of these roads, but which road was to go to his capital Agra. They were all thinking about it and could not decide it. In the mean time they saw a young boy coming along one road. The boy was summoned and Akbar asked him, "Hey young boy! Which road goes to Agra?" The boy smiled and spoke, "Huzoor! everybody knows that road cannot move so how these roads can go to Agra or anywhere else?" and laughed at his own joke. Everybody was silent, didn't say a word. The boy said again, "People travel, not the roads. Do they?" Emperor laughed at this and said, "No, you are right." The Emperor asked again, "What is your name, young boy?" "Mahesh Das" The boy replied and asked the Emperor, "And who are you Huzoor? What is your name?" The Emperor took out his Ring and gave it to the boy. "You are talking to Emperor Akbar - the King of Hindustan (India). We need fearless people like you. You come to the court, with this Ring I will recognize you immediately. Now tell me the way to get to Agra. We have to reach there soon?" Mahesh Das bowing lowly pointed towards the road going to Agra, and the King headed on that road. That is how the Emperor Akbar met the future Birbal. 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. Akbar Birbal Stories For Kids Browse through and read from our huge collection of interesting Akbar and Birbal stories for kids. Just click on any of the Akbar Birbal Story below to read it. Akbar Birbal Stories have always been an integral part of India's heritage. The witty stories of Akbar and Birbal have always made us laugh and also taught us valuable life lessons. Now read these witty stories from our collection below and have fun! During the reign of Akbar and close to the end of it, local folk tales of his interaction with his advisor Birbal became popular with emphasis on Birbals wit. He was extremely clever and smart person who was popular in finding solutions to challenges. The challenges and their solutions made for a good collection of stories aptly told across generations as Akbar Birbal stories. Stories of Akbar and Birbal we have comprise of a series of witty and humorous accounts of situations Birbal had to deal with. These stories have also been been depicted through cartoons, plays and short films time and again. Modern scholars and even accounts from other courtiers in Akbars court substantiate the intelligence of Birbal. Such was his influence over one of the greatest kings to have rules India, that when he died, Akbar fasted for two days and mourned his death. We at Mocomi, intend to bring forward the stories of Akbar and Birbal, the legendary duo. The stories also comprise a strong moral message that will not only instill the necessary values in your child but will also condition him or her on a path of righteousness and intelligence. Our history has a lot to teach us and so do these legends from a leaf of it. Let your child marvel the past and bring it to his or her present, only to enrich the future. Also don't forget to share these Akbar Birbal stories with your friends using the share buttons given at the top to let them know about it.