One day Birbal was sitting in the royal court, and the Emperor Akbar was in a jovial mood, so he decided to tease Birbal to pass time. He knew that Birbal's reply will surely entertain him, so he asked Birbal - "Tell me the difference between you and a donkey."

Birbal looked at the Emperor and then he looked at the floor. He seemed to be calculating something. A while later, Birbal bowed to the Emperor, and made his witty comment, "Huzoor, The difference is only eight feet."

Akbar understood that Birbal in his jolly wits called him donkey.

The End