Once when The King Akbar

Was talking to everyone at the court,

He asked them a question to test

Because that day he was bored.

"What should I do to the one?

To pull my moustache he dared."

Everybody in surprise suggested

"He should not be spared!"

'Execution.' 'Imprisonment.' 'Lashes.'

Were the deadly advice given by all,

But Birbal suggested this

"Offer him sweets and some balls."

The court was all surprised, And Akbar

Calmly asked the reason "Why?"

Birbal replied, "Only your grandson

Can afford to go that high."

"So giving your grandson a gift,

Is something I advise My Lord."

King Akbar impressed just smiled

The cruel suggestions were all ignored.

So that's how 'The Clever Birbal'

Proved himself the smartest of all,

And with his great skills, he won

The hearts of the crowd in the hall.

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Poet's Note