Akbar's Son-in-law
King Akbar had a troublesome son-in-law. He was poking his nose in everything. Eventhough not wanted, he used to give his advice in administrative works and also insisting that people must follow whatever he tells. All people in court were fed up of him.
All people went near Birbal and urged him to help them. Birbal assured them not to worry. Once when Akbar and Birbal went for hunting , Birbal thought it is the right time to tell. He indirectly told the matter to Akbar waiting for his reaction.
As expected, Akbar was angry by receiving the complaint against his son-in-law. So, he asked Birbal what punishment should be given to his son-in-law. Birbal understood Akbar is sarcastingly asking him the question.
But also, he said culprit must be given beatings from whip. Akbar agreed and ordered Birbal to make arrangements. Birbal agreed. They returned to capital. Next day Akbar went to see the arrangements made by Birbal.
There he saw 3 persons holding whip. Akbar was puzzled. He asks them what were they doing there? They replied Birbal hired them. Akbar wanted Birbal to come at once to the place. Birbal arrived. Akbar asks Birbal why did he hired 3 people?
Then Birbal replied one is for Akbar's son-in-law. Then Akbar asks what about the remaining two? At that time Birbal replied one is for Akbar and one is for himself as both are son-in-laws for their respectve father-in-law. Then Akbar could not stop laughing.
Then Birbal explained Akbar the real matter. He said he is not against royal son-in-law. Akbar understood what Birbal meant to say. He assured Birbal that he will talk to his son-in-law, And announced cash reward for Birbal.
King Akbar had a troublesome son-in-law. He was poking his nose in everything. Eventhough not wanted, he used to give his advice in administrative works and also insisting that people must follow whatever he tells. All people in court were fed up of him.
All people went near Birbal and urged him to help them. Birbal assured them not to worry. Once when Akbar and Birbal went for hunting , Birbal thought it is the right time to tell. He indirectly told the matter to Akbar waiting for his reaction.
As expected, Akbar was angry by receiving the complaint against his son-in-law. So, he asked Birbal what punishment should be given to his son-in-law. Birbal understood Akbar is sarcastingly asking him the question.
But also, he said culprit must be given beatings from whip. Akbar agreed and ordered Birbal to make arrangements. Birbal agreed. They returned to capital. Next day Akbar went to see the arrangements made by Birbal.
There he saw 3 persons holding whip. Akbar was puzzled. He asks them what were they doing there? They replied Birbal hired them. Akbar wanted Birbal to come at once to the place. Birbal arrived. Akbar asks Birbal why did he hired 3 people?
Then Birbal replied one is for Akbar's son-in-law. Then Akbar asks what about the remaining two? At that time Birbal replied one is for Akbar and one is for himself as both are son-in-laws for their respectve father-in-law. Then Akbar could not stop laughing.
Then Birbal explained Akbar the real matter. He said he is not against royal son-in-law. Akbar understood what Birbal meant to say. He assured Birbal that he will talk to his son-in-law, And announced cash reward for Birbal.
This is a great story, I had not heard - of course there are many A and B's stories making rounds.
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