Birbal and the Invisible Clothes

One day, Emperor Akbar decided to test Birbal’s loyalty by playing a mischievous trick. He pretended to be wearing invisible clothes and instructed his courtiers to admire his “magnificent garments.”

When Birbal entered the court, Akbar turned to him with a smile and asked, “Tell me, Birbal, how do you like my new clothes?”

Understanding the game, Birbal bowed and replied, “Your Majesty, these are the finest garments I have ever seen! Their beauty is unmatched.”

Amused, Akbar pressed further. “And what makes them so special, Birbal?”

Without hesitation, Birbal said, “They are so fine and delicate that only the truly wise can see them.”

Akbar, pleased with the clever answer, smiled proudly—until Birbal leaned closer and added with a playful twinkle in his eyes, “Of course, Your Majesty, only an emperor as great as you would believe they’re real!”

Hearing this, Akbar and the entire court erupted in laughter, once again admiring Birbal’s unmatched wit.

Moral: True wisdom lies in honesty with humor—it can turn even a test into laughter.

Summary: Akbar pretended to wear invisible clothes to test Birbal. Birbal cleverly praised them, saying only the wise could see them, and then teased that only Akbar believed they were real, making everyone laugh.