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Hey vinodkumari, good to see you again. 1. Answer the following questions: a) Who was Akbar? Akbar was the third Mughal emperor, who ruled over most of the Indian subcontinent from 1556 to 1605. He was known for his administrative reforms, religious tolerance, and patronage of arts and culture. b) Who was Birbal? Birbal was a renowned Hindu Brahmin advisor and chief minister (or military leader) in the court of the Mughal emperor Akbar. He was famous for his wit, wisdom, and clever solutions to complex problems. c) Who were called the Navratna? The Navratna, meaning "Nine Jewels," were a group of nine extraordinary individuals in Emperor Akbar's court. They were celebrated for their exceptional talent, wisdom, and contributions in various fields such as poetry, music, administration, and military strategy. d) Why did Birbal take the poor man to the king? Birbal took the poor man to the king to seek justice and ensure he received the reward promised for enduring the cold night in the lake. The king's courtiers had denied the reward, claiming the poor man had received warmth from a distant light. e) Why did Birbal put the pot of rice so far above the fire? Birbal put the pot of rice so far above the fire to demonstrate to Emperor Akbar and his courtiers that if a pot of rice cannot cook from such a distance, then the poor man could not have received warmth from a distant light source. This proved the poor man deserved his reward. 2. Who says these on what occasion: a) "I think that a man can do anything to become rich." Speaker: The poor man*. Occasion: When he accepts the challenge to stand in the cold lake all night for a reward. b) "My lord! I kept my eyes on that light burning on the roof of your palace." Speaker: The poor man*. Occasion: When asked by Emperor Akbar (or his courtiers) how he managed to survive the extreme cold in the lake. c) "He has broken the rule by getting warmth from the light". Speaker: One of Akbar's courtiers/ministers*. Occasion: When denying the poor man his promised reward, arguing that he cheated by receiving warmth from a distant light. d) "Your pot is too far from the flames. How can rice be cooked from so far?" Speaker: Emperor Akbar* (or a courtier). Occasion: When Birbal attempts to cook rice with a pot placed far above a small fire, as part of his demonstration to prove the poor man's point. 3. Tick right (✓) on correct one and cross (X) on wrong one: a) Akbar did not agree to Birbal's opinion. ✓ (Initially, Akbar and his courtiers disagreed with Birbal's defense of the poor man.) b) Akbar did not like Birbal. X (Akbar highly valued Birbal and considered him a close friend and trusted advisor.) c) The poor man lit a fire to keep himself warm in the lake. X (The poor man stood in the lake without a fire; he claimed warmth from a distant light.) Send me the next one 📸