Description
Ashes of Honour is a novel where history and legend collide in the untold saga of Yasuke — the African warrior who rose from slavery to become Japan’s first foreign samurai. Set against the fiery backdrop of feudal Japan, the novel follows Yasuke’s journey through loyalty, betrayal, and destiny as he earns the trust of the mighty warlord Oda Nobunaga and faces the storms of honor thatu test every boundary of race, identity, and courage. Blending the raw power of truth with the grace of fiction, Ashes of Honor is a gripping tale of resilience and redemption — of a man who crossed oceans not merely to serve, but to be remembered.
Shahzaib Bilal, born on 21st May 2013 in the scenic district of Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, is a young author and orator. From an early age, he has exhibited exceptional talent in both public speaking and writing, earning recognition across various prestigious platforms. His speeches have been broadcast on All India Radio (Radio Kashmir, Srinagar) and delivered at renowned venues including the Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Kashmir University, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), and SCERT Kashmir. A multiple-time zonal champion, three-time district champion, and state champion of Kashmir in public speaking, Shahzaib continues to inspire audiences with his eloquence, confidence, and depth of thought.
Beyond his achievements as an orator, Shahzaib’s interests span a variety of pursuits including Kabaddi, arm wrestling, powerlifting and various kinds of martial arts, embodying his dynamic spirit both in mind and strength. His love for words is equally profound — he has written thought-provoking articles published on platforms such as Youth Ki Aawaz and Rising Kashmir. With his debut novel, Ashes of Honour, Shahzaib Bilal marks his powerful entry into the literary world, blending passion, imagination, and purpose into a story that resonates far beyond its pages.