Mullaa’s flattering answer

One day, the Mulla Nasruddin was going back after having an audience with the emperor that one coin fell down from his pocket. It was the only money he had at that time so he started immediately looking for it.

Muraad, who was one of his bitterest enemies at the court, said, “See our Majesty, how miser he is? You have bestowed so much money on him, still he after a copper coin.”

Mulla said quickly, “It is not because of the value of the coin, Your Majesty, I am looking for it. I am looking for it because one side of that coin bears your resemblance and I don’t want people trampling on it.”

Akbar was so pleased to hear this reply that he pulled off his diamond ring from his finger and gave it to the Mullaa.