Fight in the Market: Stories of Akbar and Birbal

Fight in the Market: Stories of Akbar and Birbal

A fight broke out in the market between the vendors. It drew everyone's attention in the crowd and people slowly gathered around it. 

Akbar and Birbal passed through the market when they noticed a big crowd blocking the way.

 

"Must be a street magic show" Bibal said.

Akbar replied, "That does not give them the right to block other people's way, let's find out what's going on."

They both move towards the crowd and notice that two vendors are fighting. 

Birbal quickly made them aware of Akbar's presence. 

The fight settled down as soon as they saw Akbar.

Have we not made it clear that creating chaos in the marketplace is punishable? said Akbar

One of the vendors said, "I am sorry your Highness, but this man has been stealing goods from me" 

Is that right? Birbal asked.

"No your Highness, I have been telling him that it's not me that is stealing your goods but he does not seem to understand."

Birbal: Hmm, so you are not the thief. 

Birbal quickly understood that it was the work of someone else. 

The villagers were highly religious Even thieves and burglars believed in god.

He thought that the thief may still be in the crowd so he quickly drew the attention of the crowd.

Birbal: Stealing is a crime and anyone who steals will be punished. To find the real thief we are going to ask for God's judgement. Everybody! Point your hands up toward the sun.

Everyone quickly points their hand toward the sun and waits for Birbal's next instruction.

Birbal: From the old days, it is believed that whenever you point your hand towards the sun and then lower it after counting to three, your hand will fall off if you have stolen something. 

Now count to three and lower your hands.

All the villagers lower their hands except for one. He was scared thinking if he lowered his hand it would fall off. 

Akbar understood what Birbal was trying to do. They both look at each other and laugh. 

The vendors thanked Birbal and apologized to each other. 

Akbar praised Birbal for his quick thinking and clever attitude.

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