Akbar and Birbal

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Back of The Book Magical sticks identify thieves Birbal must take a trip to heaven The friendship between Emperor Akbar and his minister Birbal created history-and some delightful stories! The tales of Akbar and Birbal have been passed down from generation to generation, enthralling young and old listeners alike. This book brings together a selection of these stories, along with fascinating historical details about the Mughal court, the emperor and his witty courtier.

With well-researched introductions to each aspect of Mughal life, Amita Sarin recreates Akbar's court in all its grandeur and vitality. The stories in this collection are both amusing and thought-provoking, historical and timeless.

About The Book In every era, individuals are born who try to solve the problems of their day with creativity and imagination. Akbar was one such person. At the age of thirteen, he became king of a country where he had lived only for a few months. He tried very hard to adapt himself to his new circumstances. His friendship with Birbal was but one example of his effort to learn more about his land and people.

Akbar lived at a time when travel was becoming easier because of the discovery of sea routes. People were encountering foreigners from other lands. Even in the sixteenth century, India had a diverse and multicultural population. Thinkers and philosophers were beginning to contemplate ways to unite different religions and creeds. Akbar was a product of his times. He was a flexible thinker who tried to experiment with new ideas. The issues that he was dealing with,

Introduction Emperor Akbar was one of India's greatest monarchs. During his reign of almost fifty years, he expanded his vast empire and built many impressive forts and palaces. Akbar was also a king who truly cared about his people and wanted to rule them with wisdom, understanding and religious tolerance. Though he was Muslim, and most of his subjects were Hindus, Akbar tried hard to ensure just and fair treatment to all his people, no matter what their race or religion.

Book's Contents and Sample Pages