BATTLE OF WITS
'BATTLE OF WITS' is based on the famous legends of Emperor Akbar and his courtier Birbal. According to historical facts, Akbar ruled at Delhi in the latter half of the 16th century. He had collected some of the bravest and cleverest of men of his time around him. The most outstanding among them were nine ministers; and that is why his court was known as "Navratna Durbar" meaning Court of Nine Gates. Each of the nine ministers excelled in some quality or the other. The brightest among them was Birbal who was famous for his cleverness and his witticism. Most of the yarns spun around Birbal are about his wit and his presence of mind. In this volume are given eight stories as a sampler which the young readers would enjoy and want more.

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