Author: Anupa Lal
Publisher: Scholastic India
ISBN: 817655815X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The cleverness of Birbal, the most famous minister in the Mughal emporer Akbar's court, is legendary. Whenever Emporer Akbar had a problem to solve, or a philosophic question to ask, it was Birbal he turned to. And Birbal would provide him with thought-provoking or bizzarre answers, which resolved the monarch's dilemma. So whether it was why the palms of people's hands are hairless, or if a mango tree could stand witness in court, or whether all sons-in-law should be hanged, Birbal could suggest an intelligent and funny solution to these problems. This made him Akbar's favourite, which in turn earned Birbal the envy of the other courtiers. This collection of twenty-one fabulously funny stories contains all the wit and wisdom that make the stories of Birbal so widely read and loved.
Birbal The Clever Courtier
Author: Anupa Lal
Publisher: Scholastic India
ISBN: 817655815X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The cleverness of Birbal, the most famous minister in the Mughal emporer Akbar's court, is legendary. Whenever Emporer Akbar had a problem to solve, or a philosophic question to ask, it was Birbal he turned to. And Birbal would provide him with thought-provoking or bizzarre answers, which resolved the monarch's dilemma. So whether it was why the palms of people's hands are hairless, or if a mango tree could stand witness in court, or whether all sons-in-law should be hanged, Birbal could suggest an intelligent and funny solution to these problems. This made him Akbar's favourite, which in turn earned Birbal the envy of the other courtiers. This collection of twenty-one fabulously funny stories contains all the wit and wisdom that make the stories of Birbal so widely read and loved.
Publisher: Scholastic India
ISBN: 817655815X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The cleverness of Birbal, the most famous minister in the Mughal emporer Akbar's court, is legendary. Whenever Emporer Akbar had a problem to solve, or a philosophic question to ask, it was Birbal he turned to. And Birbal would provide him with thought-provoking or bizzarre answers, which resolved the monarch's dilemma. So whether it was why the palms of people's hands are hairless, or if a mango tree could stand witness in court, or whether all sons-in-law should be hanged, Birbal could suggest an intelligent and funny solution to these problems. This made him Akbar's favourite, which in turn earned Birbal the envy of the other courtiers. This collection of twenty-one fabulously funny stories contains all the wit and wisdom that make the stories of Birbal so widely read and loved.
Akbar and Birbal
Author: Amita Sarin
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184750064
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Mango trees are court witnesses Magical sticks identify thieves Birbal must take a trip to heaven The friendship between Emperor Akbar and his minister Birbal created history—and some delightful stories! 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. With 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.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184750064
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Mango trees are court witnesses Magical sticks identify thieves Birbal must take a trip to heaven The friendship between Emperor Akbar and his minister Birbal created history—and some delightful stories! 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. With 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.
Akabar And Birbal
Author: Gupta
Publisher: Har-Anand Publications
ISBN: 9788124109946
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Publisher: Har-Anand Publications
ISBN: 9788124109946
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Birbal the Witty
Author: KAMALA CHANDRAKANT
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8184820283
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Birbal, a real person with the name 'Maheshdas', was one of the 'nine gems' of court advisers of Akbar the Great. He also composed poetry by the pen name 'Brahma'. Birbal's fame had spread far and wide. As Akbar's favourite minister, he had an answer to every question and a solution to every problem. In fair tribute to his shrewdness, even the mighty Shah of Persia addressed Birbal as the "Ocean of Intelligence". Combining tact and common sense with a fair pinch of humour, he won his master's heart.
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8184820283
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Birbal, a real person with the name 'Maheshdas', was one of the 'nine gems' of court advisers of Akbar the Great. He also composed poetry by the pen name 'Brahma'. Birbal's fame had spread far and wide. As Akbar's favourite minister, he had an answer to every question and a solution to every problem. In fair tribute to his shrewdness, even the mighty Shah of Persia addressed Birbal as the "Ocean of Intelligence". Combining tact and common sense with a fair pinch of humour, he won his master's heart.
The Wisdom of Mulla Nasruddin
Author: Shahrukh Husain
Publisher: Scholastic India
ISBN: 8176555703
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
In a small town somewhere in the Middle East lived Mulla Nasruddin. Mulla Nasruddin was famous for being a bit odd. He reacted to the follies of his fellow men and to the challenges of daily life - be it catching a runaway basket or celebrating the birth of a pot - in a manner that people found strange. But most wise men agreed that beneath the apparent foolishness of Mulla Nasruddin was a keen perception that cut straight to the truth. This collection of twenty-five tales contains all the fun and wisdom that makes the stories of Mulla Nasruddin so widely read and well loved.
Publisher: Scholastic India
ISBN: 8176555703
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
In a small town somewhere in the Middle East lived Mulla Nasruddin. Mulla Nasruddin was famous for being a bit odd. He reacted to the follies of his fellow men and to the challenges of daily life - be it catching a runaway basket or celebrating the birth of a pot - in a manner that people found strange. But most wise men agreed that beneath the apparent foolishness of Mulla Nasruddin was a keen perception that cut straight to the truth. This collection of twenty-five tales contains all the fun and wisdom that makes the stories of Mulla Nasruddin so widely read and well loved.
Illustrated Ramayana for Children
Author:
Publisher: Wonder House Books
ISBN: 9789390391592
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Adaptation of Vālmīki's Rāmāyaṇa; for children.
Publisher: Wonder House Books
ISBN: 9789390391592
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Adaptation of Vālmīki's Rāmāyaṇa; for children.
Akbar and Birbal
Author: Monisha Mukundan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788129135865
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788129135865
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Of Kings and Commoners
Author: Monisha Mukundan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788183325738
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Of Kings & Commoners is a magical mix of fact and fiction, comprising delightful stories from Indian history accompanied by a factual account of the period in which they're set. �Illustrated by a leading Indian children's illustrator. � Ages 13 to 16 years.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788183325738
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Of Kings & Commoners is a magical mix of fact and fiction, comprising delightful stories from Indian history accompanied by a factual account of the period in which they're set. �Illustrated by a leading Indian children's illustrator. � Ages 13 to 16 years.
The Wit Of Tenali Raman
Author: Devika Rangachari
Publisher: Scholastic India
ISBN: 8176556033
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Everyone agreed that Raman of Tenali was very clever. As a boy, he exasperated people with his mischief as much as he impressed them with his intelligence. As jester in the court of King Krishna Devaraya, Tenali continued to etertain and annoy the king and courtiers in equal measure. But underlying the buffoonery and audacious exploits was a keen concern for truth and a desire to bring to light the follies of men and society. This collection of eighteen stories contains all the wit and wisdom that make the stories of Tenali Raman so widely read and well loved.
Publisher: Scholastic India
ISBN: 8176556033
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Everyone agreed that Raman of Tenali was very clever. As a boy, he exasperated people with his mischief as much as he impressed them with his intelligence. As jester in the court of King Krishna Devaraya, Tenali continued to etertain and annoy the king and courtiers in equal measure. But underlying the buffoonery and audacious exploits was a keen concern for truth and a desire to bring to light the follies of men and society. This collection of eighteen stories contains all the wit and wisdom that make the stories of Tenali Raman so widely read and well loved.
An Introduction to the Study of Indian History
Author: Damodar Dharmanand Kosambi
Publisher: Popular Prakashan
ISBN: 9788171540389
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
This book is the culmination of patient research and mature reflection of a profoundly original mind and has earned universal recognition and honour over the last few decades.
Publisher: Popular Prakashan
ISBN: 9788171540389
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
This book is the culmination of patient research and mature reflection of a profoundly original mind and has earned universal recognition and honour over the last few decades.