- Birbal was the main commander and advisor of Emperor Akbar.
- He was one of the Hindus who earned great eminence in the Mughal court.
- Akbar appointed him as a Minister.
- He was also a singer and poet.
- He is remembered for his great wit.
- Folk tales about him are extremely popular.
- These can usually be found in books titled Tales of Akbar and Birbal.
- He adopted the Din-i-Ilahi, the religion created by Akbar.
- He was one of the nine jewels of Akbar’s court.
- He lived from 1528 to 1586.
