Bahadur Shah Zafar

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Revolt of 1857, The Rebel-Loyalist is a gripping fictional tale of courage, conflict, and patriotism. Written by Riyan Dutta, 13, from Ranchi, the story follows a zamindar torn between loyalty to the British and his secret desire to support India’s struggle for freedom. Through danger, sacrifice and reflection, his journey reveals what it truly means to love one’s motherland.