Sometimes Akbar used to ask irrelevant questions when he was in a lighter mood. One day in such A mood he said, “Today, I feel like having a hearty laugh. If anyone manages to make me laugh, I will Give hundred gold coins to him. But if he is unable to do so, he will be fined fifty coins.” Many courtiers tried to make him laugh, but were unsuccessful and had to pay the fine. Then Birbal Stepped forward and whispered in Akbar’s ears, “Your Majesty, if you do not laugh now, I will tickle you in the stomach.” At this Akbar burst out laughing.

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