Birbal The Clever - English

Time and again, Birbal had shown himself to be the most dependable minister at Akbar’s court. He administered justice, conducted military campaigns, maintained diplomatic relations with other kings and wrote poetry. Furthermore, he saved Akbar from the perils of conceit and unbridled authority and above all, he made the Great Mughal smile.

Amar Chitra Katha's illustrated picture book tells the narrative of Birbal, Akbar's favorite minister, and their bond and mutual admiration. With his wit and wisdom, Birbal had captured the hearts and minds of many Mughal subjects, including Akbar. In this collection of stories about Birbal, we relate the well-known tale of their relationship together with a few more anecdotes.