Once Akbar wanted to test his coutiers. He put a question to all of them.Akbar asked “What is the thing that travels fastest in the world?” One of the courtiers said “Bullock cart”. Another said “ wind”. Yet another said “Light”. Akbar was waiting for Birbal’s answer. Birbal said “Your majesty! The thoughts in the [...]
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The merchant and the Stolen treasure
kidsownplanet One day two merchants named Ramu and Shamu came to Akbar’s court. Ramu spoke first. He said “Your Majesty! This is my friend Shamu. I had given him my treasure before going on business work to another town. After returning from there when I ask him to return that, he says that I never gave [...]
Two Women and the Baby
kidsownplanet One day two women came to the court with a baby. Both of them were crying. Akbar said”What is your problem? Why are you crying?” One of the women said ”Your Majesty! I am Sita and she is Gita. This is my baby. But Gita says that my baby belongs to her.” Gita interrupted [...]
Tall Stick and Short Stick
kidsownplanet One day a person from neighboring kingdom came to Akbar’s court. He wanted to test Birbal as his popularity was widespread .He requested Akbar to allow him to give a task to Birbal. Akbar was very confident about Birbal and hence agreed. The person showed everyone in the court a small stick.He asked Birbal [...]

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