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March 29, 2015

Birbal Solves Farmer’s Well Dispute

A farmer and his neighbor once went to Emperor Akbar’s court with a complaint. “Your Majesty, I bought a well from him,” said the farmer pointing to his neighbor, “and now he wants me to pay for the water.” “That’s right, your Majesty,” said the neighbor. “I sold him the well but not the water!” The Emperor asked Birbal to settle the dispute.
How did Birbal solve the dispute in favor of the farmer?

2 comments:

Unknown said...

"Didn't you say that you sold your well to this farmer?" Birbal asked the neighbour. "So, the well belongs to him now, but you have kept your water in his well. Is that right? Well, in that case you will have to pay him a rent or take your water out at once."
The neighbour realized that he was outwitted. He quickly apologised and gave up his claim.

March 29, 2015 at 3:58 PM
Anonymous said...

Birbal executed the neighbor. Keeping it real Medieval style.

June 3, 2015 at 11:26 PM

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