King Akbar was on of the greatest Kings in Mughal History. His court
was adorned with intelligent men from all over the world who used to ask interesting and
difficult questions to his courtiers. Birbal would answer all the questions in just a few
minutes and the King would always praise Birbal.
The King of Egypt heard about Birbal's wisdom and wanted to test him. So he asked King
Akbar to send Birbal to his court. So Birbal left for Egypt the next day.
 When Birbal
arrived in Egypt, the Minister of the King of Egypt told Birbal "The King will see
you in the morning tomorrow."
The
following morning Birbal entered the court and what did he see? He saw five identical
Kings and not one! They were all seated on different royal thrones wearing the same royal
costumes and jewelry.
Birbal was perplexed. However he observed all of them for some time and then walked up to
one of the Kings and said " Long live the King!"
The King was surprised and asked Birbal "How did you know I was the real King?"
Birbal replied "Your Majesty, the other Kings were watching you closely and trying to
imitate you all the time. But you on the other hand, were sitting calm, cool and relaxed.
So I guessed you were "the Real King".
The King was surprised at the wit and common sense of Birbal. He praised Birbal in his
court and rewarded him with rich gifts and jewels.
Birbal came back to the court of Akbar and reported his great experience to King Akbar. |