Raja Ram Mohan Roy is widely regarded as the father of Indian English literature due to his pioneering efforts in introducing Western ideas and literary forms to India.

Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, which he received in 1913 for his collection of poems, Gitanjali.

Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie is widely regarded as a classic of postcolonial literature, exploring themes of identity, history, and the legacy of colonialism in India.

Munshi Premchand is often referred to as the 'Grand Old Man of Indian Literature' for his significant contributions to Hindi literature and his portrayal of social and economic issues in his works.

R. K. Narayan is known for his satirical and humorous writings, often exploring the nuances of everyday life in small-town India.

The Last Mughal by William Dalrymple is a historical novel set during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, providing a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the rebellion.

Mulk Raj Anand is considered the pioneer of the 'Angry Young Men' movement in Indian English literature, known for his works that addressed social and economic inequalities in India.

Arundhati Roy is known for her feminist writings and exploration of female identity, often addressing issues of gender inequality and social injustice.

Kiran Desai is the author of the novel 'The Inheritance of Loss', which won the Man Booker Prize in 2006.

Khushwant Singh is known for his exploration of the Partition of India in his works, particularly in his novel 'Train to Pakistan'.

Shashi Tharoor is the author of the novel 'The Great Indian Novel', which is a satirical take on Indian history and politics.

Mulk Raj Anand is known for his exploration of the lives of the urban poor in his works, particularly in his novel 'Untouchable'.

Aravind Adiga is the author of the novel 'The White Tiger', which won the Man Booker Prize in 2008.

Vikram Seth is known for his exploration of the themes of love, loss, and identity in his works, particularly in his novels 'A Suitable Boy' and 'An Equal Music'.

Arundhati Roy is the author of the novel 'The God of Small Things', which won the Man Booker Prize in 1997.