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The Shepherd's Treasure — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 6 · English
What The Shepherd's Treasure covers in Gujarat Board Class 6 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include About the Story and Its Setting.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 6 English · 2026-27
Topics in The Shepherd's Treasure
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.
Key Concepts
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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What are the important topics in The Shepherd's Treasure for Gujarat Board Class 6 English?
Key topics in The Shepherd's Treasure include About the Story and Its Setting, The King's Visit in Disguise, The Shepherd Becomes Governor, The Accusation and the Iron Chest. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise The Shepherd's Treasure for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on The Shepherd's Treasure. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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