The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic poem traditionally attributed to the sage Vyasa. It is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Ramayana.

Kalidasa is considered one of the greatest poets and dramatists in Sanskrit literature. His works include the plays Shakuntala and Vikramōrvaśīya, and the epic poems Raghuvaṃśa and Kumārasambhava.

Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was awarded the prize for his collection of poems, Gitanjali.

Muhammad Iqbal was a poet, philosopher, and politician who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Urdu literature. He is known for his patriotic poems, including 'Saare Jahan Se Achcha', which is considered the national anthem of Pakistan.

Sarojini Naidu was a poet, politician, and activist who is known for her feminist poems. She was the first woman president of the Indian National Congress and the first woman governor of an Indian state.

Nagarjun was a poet, novelist, and short story writer who is known for his poems about the common man. He was a member of the Progressive Writers' Movement and his works often reflect the social and economic conditions of the time.

Kunwar Narain was a poet, critic, and translator who is known for his poems about nature. He was a member of the Nayi Kavita movement and his works often reflect the beauty and wonder of the natural world.

Mahadevi Varma was a poet, novelist, and short story writer who is known for her poems about love and loss. She was a member of the Chhayavad movement and her works often reflect the emotions and experiences of the human heart.

Dinkar was a poet, novelist, and essayist who is known for his poems about social justice. He was a member of the Progressive Writers' Movement and his works often reflect the struggles of the oppressed and marginalized.

Subhadra Kumari Chauhan was a poet, novelist, and short story writer who is known for her poems about the Indian freedom struggle. She was a member of the Progressive Writers' Movement and her works often reflect the sacrifices and struggles of the Indian people during the fight for independence.

Amrita Pritam was a poet, novelist, and short story writer who is known for her poems about the Partition of India. She was a member of the Progressive Writers' Movement and her works often reflect the pain and suffering of the people who were displaced and separated during the partition.

Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh was a poet, novelist, and short story writer who is known for his poems about the Naxalite movement. He was a member of the Progressive Writers' Movement and his works often reflect the struggles of the oppressed and marginalized.

Raghuvansh Prasad Singh was a poet, novelist, and short story writer who is known for his poems about the Bhopal gas tragedy. He was a member of the Progressive Writers' Movement and his works often reflect the pain and suffering of the people who were affected by the tragedy.

Kunwar Narain was a poet, critic, and translator who is known for his poems about the Gujarat riots. He was a member of the Nayi Kavita movement and his works often reflect the social and political issues of the time.

Dinkar is a poet, novelist, and essayist who is known for his poems about the COVID-19 pandemic. He is a member of the Progressive Writers' Movement and his works often reflect the struggles and challenges faced by people during the pandemic.