Akbar Birbal and well water puzzle
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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.
Birbal – The neighbour should take the water with him since the well belongs to farmer.
Best answer
Birbal will Ask him to pay rent for keeping his water in his well
OR
Take out all the water from the well,
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