The Invention of Shoes Summary Class 5 English Gul Mohar

Summary

In the story "The Invention of Shoes," we meet King Hobu, who is worried about his royal feet getting dirty from the dust whenever he steps on the ground. His minister, Gobu Rai, tries to find a solution with the help of scientists and scholars. They attempt to get rid of the dust by using brooms and water, but these efforts make things worse. The kingdom becomes covered in dust and mud, causing problems for everyone.

People suffer, and the king's subjects sneeze and cough because of the dust and mud. Despite their best efforts, they can't figure out how to get rid of the dust. They even consider covering the entire earth with mats, but that's not practical.

Finally, an old tanner comes up with a simple and effective solution. He makes a pair of shoes for the king, which keeps his feet clean. The king is happy with the shoes, and the earth is saved from further troubles. Everyone learns that sometimes a straightforward idea can be more useful than complicated ones.

Difficult Words and Their Meanings

• Pondered - Thought deeply or carefully about something.
• Pundits - Wise and knowledgeable people.
• Casde - (Likely a typo, should be "castle") A large fortified building where a king or queen lives.
• Bazaar - A marketplace or a place where people buy and sell things.
• Emissaries - Special messengers or representatives sent on a mission.
• Tanners - People who work with leather, like making shoes or other leather products.
• Perished - Died or came to an end.
• Machinery - The parts of a system or a process that work together to perform a task.
• Coughed - Making a noise in your throat when you are sick or have something stuck.
• Sniffed - Inhaling quickly through your nose, often when you have a cold or to smell something.
• Sneezed - Making a sudden loud noise through your nose and mouth, usually because of something tickling your nose.