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Mahesh Das ( Hindi pronunciation: [məɦeːɕə d̪ɑːsə]; 1528 – 16 February 1586 [1] ), popularly known by his title Raja Birbal ( lit. 'The Quick Thinker' ), was an Indian minister and commander of the Mughal Empire. He is mostly known in the Indian subcontinent for the folk tales which focus on his wit.
May 6, 2024 · Bīrbal (born 1528, near Kalpi, Mughal Empire [now in Uttar Pradesh, India]—died February 1586, northwestern India [now Pakistan]) was a Brahman courtier of the Mughal emperor Akbar. With a reputation as a skilled poet and a charismatic wit, he joined Akbar’s court early in the emperor’s reign and became one of his closest advisers.
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Apr 26, 2020 · Learn how Birbal, a courtier and poet, became Akbar's confidant and friend, and how his death affected the emperor. Read excerpts from Ira Mukhoty's book on Akbar's life and legacy.
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राजा बीरबल. महेश दास, (1528 — 16 फरवरी 1586) जो बीरबल के नाम से अधिक प्रसिद्ध हैं, मुगल बादशाह अकबर के दरबार में प्रमुख वज़ीर और अकबर के परिषद ...
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May 23, 2020 · Ira Mukhoty writes about Mughal emperor Akbar's life in great detail in her new book, 'Akbar: The Great Mughal'. By Ira Mukhoty. May 22, 2020, 10:19 PM EDT. Birbal was one of the first officers to join Akbar’s court, possibly as early as 1556, when he was twenty-eight years old.
Mar 12, 2024 · Learn about Birbal, a Brahmin advisor and poet who served Akbar for 30 years and became one of his nine jewels. Discover his rise to prominence, his military and literary achievements, and his legacy of wisdom and wit in Indian folklore.
