Bhatkal’s Karwan e Shabab Announces Video Documentary Competition on Indian Muslim Rulers, with Cash Prizes Worth ₹55,555

Bhatkal: Karwan e Shabab, a wing of the Bhatkal based Idara Adab e Atfal, has announced a video documentary competition focusing on the history and legacy of Muslim rulers in India. The initiative aims to present Indian history to the younger generation in a modern and engaging format while encouraging historical awareness and creative talent among young people.

According to the organisers, men and women from across the coastal region between Goa and Mangaluru can participate in the competition, regardless of their religion.

Selected Historical Figures

Participants can prepare documentary videos on selected historical rulers, including Aurangzeb Alamgir, Muzaffar Shah Gujarati, Alauddin Khilji, Qutb ud Din Aibak and Tipu Sultan.

Documentaries may be produced in Urdu, Hindi or English. Participants must submit their entries by November 30, 2026.

Cash Prizes Worth ₹55,555

Karwan e Shabab has announced cash prizes for the top three entries, along with additional awards for other outstanding participants.

The first prize is ₹12,000, followed by ₹10,000 for second place and ₹8,000 for third place. In addition, 10 other participants will receive special prizes.

The total prize pool amounts to ₹55,555.

Registration Details

Interested participants can register through the link or QR code provided by the organisers and complete the entry process.

Register Here: https://forms.gle/9b88rrUYu1mehcmM8

Through this initiative, Karwan e Shabab hopes to encourage young people to explore India’s history, develop their research and storytelling skills, and present historical subjects through the medium of video documentaries.

The competition also offers participants an opportunity to showcase their creativity while making historical knowledge accessible to a wider audience.