Akbar and Birbal, Krishnadeva Raya and Tenali Raman, Vikram and Vetal, Mullah Nasruddin.... The exploits of these legendary wits, rulers, wise men, riddlers, and tricksters are familiar to every Indian who loves a good story and a good laugh. In teaching a horse to sing: tales of uncommon sense from India and elsewhere, delshad karanjia retells the best-known stories featuring these characters and a few others from around the world.