Akbar and Birbal by Amita Sarin

Akbar and Birbal by Amita Sarin

Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free UK delivery over £5
  • 10% off preloved books when you join +Plus
  • Buying preloved emits 46% less CO2 than new
  • Give your books a new home - sell them back to us!

Akbar and Birbal by Amita Sarin

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.

Amita Sarin is a teacher and a writer based in the US.
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780143334941
ISBN 10 0143334948
Title Akbar and Birbal
Author Amita Sarin
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Random House India
Year published 2016-06-01
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.