Akbar Meets Birbal

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Emperor Akbar Meets Birbal

Emperor Akbar Meets Birbal Emperor Akbar and his minister Birbal are famous across the land. Their stories are appreciated and enjoyed by all. When he was younger, Akbar liked to hunt a lot. One afternoon, Akbar and some of his courtiers hunted in the forest. But it was getting dark when the group decided to return to the castle. “Your Majesty, we’re lost!” cried a worried courtier. “Yes, but I can see a clearing in the distance,” said Akbar. Come with me!” When the group got to the open area, they saw that the road went in three directions. None of them knew how to get where they needed to go. A young man came along the path all of a sudden. Akbar asked him, “What is your name, young man? Which of these three roads leads to Agra?” “My name is Mahesh Das, Sir,” the young man said. These

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