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Mohandas popularly known as Birbal was a famous minister in Akbar's court. Akbar was a great Mughal Emperor who enjoyed asking tricky questions to his courtiers and getting witty / wise answers / solutions from Birbal. The stories of Akbar and Birbal are enjoyed the most by the readers of all the age groups. Here is one such witty story about the population of crows in Akbar's kingdom. Read and enjoy. Courtesy: Google Images The story of 'how many crows in the kingdom' One pleasant morning Akbar and Birbal were enjoying a walk in the Royal Garden. The emperor was delighted on seeing the beautiful colorful flowers, the greenery all around and the chirping of birds. Mother Nature was at her best and Akbar along with Birbal was enjoying a morning walk. As they were walking Akbar noticed a flock of crows in the garden. Suddenly a tricky question flashed in his mind and as always he wanted to test the cleverness of Birbal by questioning him. "I just wonder how many c...

Mohandas is popular as Birbal who earned name and fame as a minister in Akbar's court. Mughal Emperor Akbar was very fond of posing strange questions to his courtiers and provoked them for getting amusing replies. Birbal always used to win the heart of Akbar with his witty and wise replies. There are many stories on his wits and wisdom. Courtesy: Google Images The story of 'The innocent punishment' One fine morning Emperor Akbar was getting dressed. His grandson came running to him and said naughtily, "Grandpa, grandpa, there is something black in your mustache". He then pulled a hair from Akbar's mustache. "Ah! ah! ouch! Akbar screamed in pain. "Haha! I fooled you grandpa", said the boy. Akbar said lovingly, "Naughty. Go and play. I have to go to the durbar" (Emperor / King's court). While walking to the durbar, Akbar thought, "Aha, today I have a strange question to ask my courtiers. I'm sure even Birbal ...