On June 15, 1574, Akbar embarked for the river voyage and was accompanied by many of his best officers Hindu and Muslim.The names of nineteen given by Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak include Bhagwan Das, Raja Man Singh, Raja Birbal,Shahbaz Khan and Kasim Khan,the admiral or Mir Bahr.
Birbal (Born as Mahesh Das from Sihawal, Sidhi) originated from here before moving to Akbar's court.
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Birbal, real name: Maheshdas Bhat (died 1586), Indian poet, wit and Grand Vizier of the Mughal court of Emperor Akbar
Birbal, real name: Maheshdas Bhat (born 1528), Indian poet, wit and Grand Vizier of the Mughal court of Emperor Akbar