Akbar once gave Birbal a task to make a list of the ten biggest fools in the kingdom. Birbal returned with a list, and the first name on it was Akbar’s. When Akbar asked for an explanation, Birbal said, “A person who entrusts his precious diamond to a stranger without verifying his background is the biggest fool.”
How did Akbar react?
One day, a scholar came to Akbar\’s court and challenged Birbal to identify the wisest of Akbar’s fools. Birbal accepted the challenge.
How did Birbal identify the wisest fool in the court?
Akbar decided to test Birbal’s intelligence in front of his courtiers. He ordered Birbal to make a statement that was true but could still get him punished.
What did Birbal say to accomplish this?
Akbar wanted to see how Birbal would deal with an absurd situation. He told Birbal to make a bridle for his donkey that could be used to control the moon.
How did Birbal solve this problem?
Akbar was intrigued by how quickly Birbal could solve problems and wanted to test him with a tricky math problem. Akbar asked Birbal to count the exact number of crows in the city.
What was Birbal’s response to this challenge?
One day, Akbar asked Birbal to fill a pot with wisdom and bring it to him. Birbal thought for a moment, then took a pot and filled it with water. He covered the pot and presented it to Akbar.
Why did Birbal fill the pot with water?
