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The Shepherd's Treasure

Gujarat Board · Class 6 · English

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1

About the Story and Its Setting

  • The story is set in Iran (a country in West Asia), making it an Iranian folktale.
  • The main character is a poor shepherd who lives in a cave — he has no house of his own.
  • He had never been to school because there were very few schools in those days.
2

The King's Visit in Disguise

  • The king disguised himself as a shepherd and rode on a mule to meet the wise shepherd.
  • He visited the cave where the shepherd lived.
  • The shepherd welcomed the tired traveller warmly, gave him water and shared his own simple meal.
3

The Shepherd Becomes Governor

  • The king was so impressed that he appointed the shepherd as governor of a small district.
  • Even after gaining power and dignity, the shepherd remained humble.
  • People loved and honoured him for his wisdom, sympathy, and goodness.
4

The Accusation and the Iron Chest

  • The jealous governors made complaints to the king against the shepherd.
  • They accused him of being dishonest and keeping part of the tax money for himself.
  • They pointed out that he always carried an iron chest with him, suggesting it was filled with stolen treasure.

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The main character is a poorThe king of the country hearsThe shepherd immediately recognizes that hisEven after becoming a governorThe other governors of different provinces

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