Dear Kids,
One day Akbar was strolling in his palace gardens with his dear minister Birbal. Many crows were flying around. The King enjoyed their flying. Just then he thought of a way to corner Birbal, and asked him: How many crows are there in my kingdom?
Birbal thought a moment, and promptly said, "They are ninety-five thousand, four hundred and sixty three (95,463) crows in your kingdom, Huzoor."
Akbar was stunned: "How do you know that for sure?" the King asked.
Birbal was ready with his answer - "You can get them counted, Huzoor." Birbal said.
The king again said, "If there will be less than that, then?"
Birbal replied immediately, "That means that the rest of them have gone on vacation to some neighbouring kingdoms."
"Or if there were more than that, then?"
"Then it means that other crows are visiting your kingdom, Huzoor."
Akbar was very pleased with these answers and gave Birbal a whole lot of nice gifts in appreciation.
Happy reading!
Uncle N
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