The wit and wisdom of Birbal had endeared him not only to Akbar. but also to a vast majority of the subjects of the Mughal empire. He had the rare distinction of achieving immense popularity during he lifetime, next only to that of Akbar. He was a good administrator,s good soldier and perhaps what pleased Akbar the most - a good jester. Less known is the fact that he was also a good poet. He wrote under the pen-name, "Brahma" and a collection of his poems is preserved in the Bharatpur museum