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What explanation did Birbal offer for suggesting that the person who pulled the Emperor's moustache should be rewarded with sweetmeats?
What explanation did Birbal offer for suggesting that the person who pulled the Emperor's moustache should be rewarded with sweetmeats?
- He believed it was a prank played by a court jester.
- He thought it was a divine sign of good fortune.
- He suspected it was his own grandson, who would be too bold to do such a thing. (correct)
- d) He wanted to test the Emperor's patience and wisdom.
Why did the courtiers compete with each other in praising Akbar?
Why did the courtiers compete with each other in praising Akbar?
- They genuinely admired his wisdom and leadership.
- They were ordered to do so by the Emperor.
- They wanted to impress the other courtiers.
- They hoped to gain favor and rewards from the Emperor. (correct)
Akbar was happy to hear the praises from his courtiers.
Akbar was happy to hear the praises from his courtiers.
False (B)
b. Akbar was angry with Birbal’s response.
b. Akbar was angry with Birbal’s response.
God couldn’t banish anyone from his kingdom because ................. extended everywhere.
God couldn’t banish anyone from his kingdom because ................. extended everywhere.
Flashcards
Birbal's moustache reward reasoning
Birbal's moustache reward reasoning
Birbal suspected his own grandson, judging him too bold to pull the Emperor's moustache.
Courtiers' praise motive
Courtiers' praise motive
Courtiers praised Akbar to gain favor and rewards.
Akbar's reaction to praise
Akbar's reaction to praise
Akbar wasn't pleased by the praise; it was insincere.
Akbar's feeling on Birbal's response
Akbar's feeling on Birbal's response
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God's kingdom's extent
God's kingdom's extent
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