The correct answer is 4. The Devil's Wind because this novel by Manohar Malgonkar is a historical fiction based on the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, particularly focusing on Peshwa Baji Rao II's adopted son, Nana Saheb.
Explanation:
The Devil’s Wind (1972) is a fictionalized autobiography of Nana Saheb, one of the key figures in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (also called the Sepoy Mutiny).
The book portrays Nana Saheb’s perspective, shedding light on his life, struggles, and role in the uprising against the British.
It provides a sympathetic view of Nana Saheb, countering the British portrayal of him as a villain.
The other options do not fit the context:
A Distant Drum – Focuses on the life of an Anglo-Indian in colonial India.
A Combat of Shadows – A novel about colonial intrigue and Anglo-Indian relations.
A Bend in the Ganges – Deals with Partition and Indian independence, not the 1857 rebellion.
Thus, option 4 (The Devil’s Wind) is correct because it directly relates to Peshwa Baji Rao II and the Sepoy Mutiny.
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