Varnika Dixit

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Varnika Dixit

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Akbar Birbal- Friendship

Akbar Birbal- Friendship

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Introduction


Akbar, a wealthy king of India(1556- 1605) 


He became the king of the Mughal Empire when he was13. This is a  story about Akbar and his well-wisher Birbal. Let's start with this journey when Emperor Akbar had gone for Hunting.....


The Friendship


Akbar went with many soldiers to hunt for jungle animals. But somehow lost his way, and was left alone with his two soldiers. Akbar ordered,'' Find a way to go out of this dense forest. I am very Hungry and Thirsty, go bring me water from any nearby lake or stream.'' One of the soldiers ran to bring a pot of water while Akbar and the other one were waiting to get rid out of the forest. The earlier soldier returned and with an unexpected answer and lowered his head. '' Your Majesty, I see a man there!! Near that well.'' Akbar turned around and too noticed the same person. 3 of them went towards him and asked,'' Hello, young man. Can you please tell me the way to get out of this forest?'' ''Oh, your majesty, I think you are Hungry and Thirsty. Let me give you water.'' Akbar was curious and one of his soldiers asked,'' How do you know that the king is thirsty and hungry?''  


The man cleared his throat and spoke,'' Your Majesty, if you are rubbing your tummy, it's obvious you are hungry and you are gasping so you are tired, thirsty, and looking a way out of this forest.'' Akbar was surprised and asked for water, Akbar drank the freshwater delightfully and asked,'' Thank you for the water. By the way, what's your name?'' The man replied,'' My name is Maheshdas, just a common man and part of your kingdom.'' Akbar Invited Maheshdas to the court the next morning to award him and give his ring so the soldiers can get a hint that the king has allowed Mahesh to enter the palace. Mahesh had already found the way, so all 4 head towards the village. Hey you! You will have to give your 10-10% reward to us if you want to visit the king.'' one of the guards started. Mahesh nodded and went his way, but again met the minister of the king,'' Don't enter!!'' But Mahesh gave him greediness and promised to also give him 40% of his reward.


What will Mahesh do now? It's his loss? Or maybe a Tactic? 


Mahesh presented himself in the courtroom. Akbar was happy and asked for the reward, Mahesh responded,'' I want that 50% flogs.'' Akbar and the courtiers were astonished. Akbar had no choice and Mahesh was hit by 5 flogs and after more than five Mahesh showed his palm, saying stop. A mean minister laughed at him and spoke,'' You fellow, why are you giving up now? There are many more left!?'' Mahesh spoke,'' As promised to the 2 gate guards and Minister, so then they will get the left flogs.''


Akbar burned with fumes but then Mahesh narrated the whole story and the 3 men were flogged as per divided. Akbar was very happy and gave him an opportunity,'' Dear Maheshdas! You will be known as the 9th gem of mine! But your name will be not Mahesh, But... Birbal ( Hazir Jawab/ Quick Answer) '' Birbal was pleased and promised to support the Emperor.



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