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Mahesh Das Shrivastava (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.
Apr 26, 2020 · Zain Khan Koka and Raja Birbal had been sent on an expedition against the troublesome Pashtun Yusufzais in the Swat and Bajaur regions but disagreement and mistrust between the two leaders led to Birbal falling into a trap that the Yusufzais laid for him in the crumbling defiles of Kabul’s mountains.
1528, near Kalpi, Mughal Empire [now in Uttar Pradesh, India] Died: February 1586, northwestern India [now Pakistan] (aged 58) 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 ...
Birbal was said to have received a two-storey house in Fatehpur Sikri within the palace complex, built close to Akbar's own chambers. He was said to enjoy having Birbal by his side and he was the only courtier to reside within the palace complex. One of the seven gates is known as "Birbal's gate".
Birbal, an Indian folk hero noted for his wit and cleverness, was one of the nine gems of Akbar. This duo is remembered by everyone through the fancy and witty tales. But who was the real Birbal?
Apr 25, 2017 · Birbal grew up and became famous by writing music and poetry. Before serving on Akbar’s court, he was on the court of King Ram Chand. Akbar appointed him sometime between 1556 and 1562 as the poet laureate.
Birbal (born Mahesh Das; 1528 – 16 February 1586), [1] or Raja Birbal, was a Hindu advisor in the court of the Mughal emperor, Akbar. Birbal was appointed by Akbar as a poet and singer in around 1560. [2] He was one of the navaratnas (nine jewels of Akbar).
This video traces the life of Birbal as a Poet, Diplomat, Administrator, Military Leader and his impact on the Religious Policy of Akbar.
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Birbal Biography. Birbal, the famous historical character, was born as Mahesh Das, in 1528, in a very poor Brahman family, in a place called Trivikrampur, situated on the banks of river...
The death of Birbal. Birbal was one of the nine gems of Akbar's court. He came of a poor Brahmin family from Trivikrampur (now known as Tikawanpur) on the banks of the river Yamuna. Though popularly known as Birbal, his real name was Maheshdas. He also wrote poetry under the pen-name "Brahma".
