The stories of Akbar and Birbal pertain to Mughal Emperor in India, Akbar the great (1542-1605) and one of his Nav Ratnas, Birbal. King could not complete his education but he knew the true value of intelligent and educated people so had many learned people in his court or darbar. Birbal was mostly concerned with administrative and military duties yet he was also known for his quick wit, wisdom and abundance of knowledge. He shared a great friendship with King Akbar and the latter was very fond of him. The tales of Akbar and Birbal have continued to delight children and adults alike across the country for generations. These tales are not only entertaining but also contain lots of lessons.
Many stories of Akbar and Birbal are very amusing and give us a glimpse of great camaraderie shared by the two. These stories are primarily morality tales that are very useful for parents to teach their kids important values of life. Birbal was also the most trusted advisor of the Mughal emperor Akbar. The stories of Akbar Birbal have been recorded in many volumes. Birbal was also a renowned poet and his collections of poetry are preserved in Bharatpur Museum, Rajsthan.
Exchanges by Akbar and Birbal have become part of Indian folk tradition. These tales are also an integral part of Indian culture. Along with fables of Panchatantra, stories of Akbar and Birbal are extremely popular even in the modern age. One can find many such stories on internet and on different sites dedicated to children. Now a day, many animated videos of Akbar and Birbal are also available on popular websites. These videos are great learning lessons for the kids and many parents find them extremely useful.
It’s not really possible to list all the popular exchanges between Akbar and Birbal. However, in this article we will try to share some of the most famous tales of the two. These tales are full of wit, humour, wisdom and knowledge. Let’s read them and enjoy along with learning a lesson or two.