Akbar was bored one day and told Birbal he wanted to hear the most amazing story. Birbal started. 'There was a magical tree in a far - off land. This tree bore fruits that could grant wishes. But there was a dragon guarding it. One day, a brave boy decided to get a fruit. He tricked the dragon by making it chase its own tail. Then he got the fruit and wished for peace in his land.' Akbar was very entertained by this story.
Once Akbar lost his precious ring in the palace gardens. He called Birbal and said that if he couldn't find it, he would be punished. Birbal calmly walked around the garden. Then he noticed a small hole. He called for a bucket of water and poured it into the hole. Soon, a mouse came out with the ring in its mouth. Akbar was amazed and rewarded Birbal.