BIRBAL : THE CLEVER COURTIER

Birbal: The Clever Courtier brings together entertaining stories about Birbal, the famous courtier associated with the Mughal emperor Akbar. Celebrated for his intelligence, humour and ability to solve difficult problems, Birbal is often called upon to settle disputes, answer tricky questions and expose foolishness at court. The stories use wit and clever reasoning to deliver simple lessons about judgement, honesty, observation and common sense. Written in an accessible style, the collection introduces young readers to one of India's best-loved traditional storytelling characters.