Kabuliwala is a short story written by Rabindranath Tagore. It tells the story of a poor Afghan merchant, Rahamat, and his friendship with a five–year–old Bengali girl, Mini. Rahamat visits India every year to sell dry fruits and this year he meets Mini, who is fascinated by his stories. Rahamat and Mini form a strong bond and he starts to visit her regularly, bringing her gifts. However, when Rahamat is arrested by the police, Mini and her family try to help him. In the end, Rahamat is deported from India, but Mini and her family promise to keep in touch with him. This heartwarming story shows the power of friendship across cultures.