Character: Akbar and Birbal

Akbar and Birbal – The Pot of Wit is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6–7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary. Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference

Based on the popular Akbar and Birbal tales from India. One day, Emperor Akbar and his chief minister Birbal make a bet that a man cannot stay in freezing water all night long. When Akbar thinks the man has cheated, how can Birbal show Akbar that he might be wrong? Akbar and Birbal: The Khichri