{"product_id":"9780143334941","title":"Akbar and Birbal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe friendship between Emperor Akbar and his minister Birbal created history—and some delightful stories! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Akbar and Birbal face-to-face, the emperor and his minister together 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. An old widow is robbed of her bag of gold and Birbal nails the culprit. A thief runs away with the emperor’s royal seal but gives Akbar a surprise later. Birbal manages a miraculous escape when envious courtiers conspire to have him killed. The king asks his ministers how many crows there are in the city, and only Birbal has the answer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith well-researched introductions to each aspect of Mughal life, Amita Sarin recreates Akbar’s court in all its grandeur and vitality. The stories in this collection are both amusing and thought-provoking, both historical and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47026781454576,"sku":"9780143334941","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780143334941_p0.jpg?v=1763657196","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780143334941","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}