The tales of Akbar and Birbal have been passed on from generation to generation, enthralling young and old listeners alike. This book brings together a selection of these stories, along with fascinating historical details about the Mughal court, the emperor and his witty courtier. From the time that a chance meeting in the forest brought them together, the emperor and his minister faced dilemmas that ranged from the ethical to the personal, from debates on the true nature of justice to the problems of hen-pecked husbands. Amita Sarin recreates the Mughal court in all its grandeur and vitality.
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Amita Sarin is a teacher and a writer based in the US.
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Excellent rendering of the classic tales,
This review is from: Akbar and Birbal (Paperback)
An excellent rendering of the tales of Akbar and Birbal, full of both enjoyment and life lessons. The author has captured the authentic tales in a way that is completely accessible and engaging.
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Indian fables,
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My friend Dhawal recommended this book to me after I mentioned Aesop's Fables to him. Birbal is King Akbar's clever judge; you will enjoy the way he solves the mysteries of the court.
This is the only version of the tales I've read, but it has a nice (short) introductory section before each chapter of stories, and is well-written. //
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poorly written,
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This adaptation is poorly written and doesn't do justice to the rich cultural stories from India. The tales of Akbar and Birbal as I heard them growing up were witty and inspirational, but I found this edition to contain stories that were mostly short and dry.
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One day, Akbar went out hunting in a forest close to Agra, the capital of his kingdom. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Hussain Khan, Mahesh Das, Emperor Akbar, Yusuf Khan, Emperor of Hindustan New!
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One day, Akbar went out hunting in a forest close to Agra, the capital of his kingdom. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Hussain Khan, Mahesh Das, Emperor Akbar, Yusuf Khan, Emperor of Hindustan New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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