Birbal Goes to Persia: Four Tales of Akbar and Birbal by Delshad Karanjia [Hardcover]

An enchanted stick that grows whenever a thief lays their hand on it. A pompous Persian emperor who has to be outwitted. An adventure featuring a trader who claims to possess ten priceless gems. These are just some of the situations that the great Mughal emperor Akbar and his clever minister Birbal have to deal with. Brilliantly retold, these classic stories of the mighty emperor and his trusted friend and adviser explore the world of the Mughal court, teeming with eccentric characters, scheming ministers, tricksters, and fools—a book that will entertain and delight young readers.