Who Will Conquer?

Once Akbar was about to go to the battle front.

“Shall I win or lose the battle?”, Akbar asked to Birbal.

“Jahanpanah!”, replied Birbal, “I will answer that question on the battle field.”

On reaching the battle field, Birbal told the Badshah that he would be victorious in the battle.

“How could you know that?”, asked Akbar.

“Listen to me, Jahanpanah! The enemy King is riding on an elephant. Now the elephant is an inauspicious animal, because he throws dust over his head. On the other hand, you are sitting on a horse who is very auspicious. These facts lead me to the conclusion that your victory is a past doubt.”

Akbar was pleased with this answer and when Birbal's forecast came true, he rewarded him with a priceless gift.

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I Shall Do All Talking

One day Birbal entered the retiring chamber of Akbar, as he had some urgent work.

The Badshah who did not like anybody to encroach on his privacy, angrily said, “Why have you come here at this odd hour?”

“Your Majesty”, replied Birbal, “ I have to ask something about an important matter.”

“Birbal! I have no time to talk to you at present. Put it off till tomorrow”, said the Emperor impatiently.

“It does not matter”, said Birbal, “Your Majesty need not worry about it. I shall do all talking myself. You have simply to listen to my talk.”

The Badshah laughed at this witty answer and was pleased to give him audience.

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