NOTES OF THE WICKED BARBER'S PLIGHT

The Wicked Barber’s plight

*Answer the following questions.

1.    Who was Birbal?

Ans: Birbal was Emperor Akbar’s most favoured minister and also a minister well loved by the people because of his wit and wisdom.

2.    Why were the other ministers of Akbar’s court jealous of Birbal?

Ans: The other ministers of Akbar’s court were jealous of Birbal because of his growing popularity.

3. Whom did the ministers meet to fulfill their plan against Birbal?

Ans: The ministers met the king’s barber to fulfill their plan against Birbal.

4.    Why did they choose barber?

Ans: The ministers chose the barber because he was very close to the king.

5.    According to the barber who could go to heaven to get the information about Akbar’s father?

Ans: According to the barber an intelligent person who could make quick decisions, wise and responsible could go to heaven to get the information about Akbar’s father.

6.According to Birbal, what did Akbar’s father lack in heaven?

Ans: According to Birbal Akbar’s father lacked a barber    in heaven.

7.Why did the barber confess his mistake?

Ans: The barber confessed his mistake because he understood that he was caught in his own trap.

8.What did Akbar do after hearing the barber’s confession?

Ans: King Akbar did not take this lightly and punished the barber and the wicked courtiers too.

Home work

* Choose the correct answer:

a)    Akbar was______________________.

  i) The fifth Mughal emperor

ii) A Gupta emperor

iii) the third Mughal emperor

b)    The group of ministers planned to

i) praise Birbal in court

  ii) get rid of Birbal permanently

  iii) hold a feast for Birbal