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

Premchand, also known as Dhanpat Rai Srivastava, is considered the father of modern Hindi literature. He is known for his realistic and poignant portrayal of Indian society in his novels and short stories.

Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. He was awarded the prize for his profound literary works, including the collection of poems 'Gitanjali'.

Abhijnanashakuntalam, also known as Shakuntala, is a Sanskrit play written by Kalidasa. It is considered one of the greatest works of Indian drama and is known for its lyrical beauty and poignant love story.

Sarojini Naidu is known as the 'Nightingale of India' for her melodious and evocative poetry. She was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and is remembered for her powerful and inspiring poems.

Midnight's Children, written by Salman Rushdie, is considered a masterpiece of modern Indian literature. It tells the story of Saleem Sinai, a child born at the stroke of midnight on the day of India's independence.

The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic poem that tells the story of Rama, a prince who is exiled from his kingdom and must rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.

Kabir is considered the greatest poet of the Bhakti movement in India. He was a mystic poet and saint who is known for his simple and powerful verses that convey spiritual truths.

Khushwant Singh is known for his satirical and humorous writings. He is the author of several novels, short stories, and non-fiction books that explore Indian society and culture.

My Experiments with Truth is the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement. It is a detailed account of his life and his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.

Hari Narayan Apte is considered the father of modern Marathi literature. He was a prolific writer and social reformer who is known for his realistic and thought-provoking novels and short stories.

Devdutt Pattanaik is known for his works on Indian mythology and history. He is the author of several books that explore the stories, symbols, and rituals of Indian culture.

Malgudi Days is a collection of short stories by R. K. Narayan that revolves around the fictional town of Malgudi. It is considered a classic of Indian children's literature and is known for its heartwarming and humorous stories.

Subramania Bharati is considered the father of modern Tamil literature. He was a poet, journalist, and social reformer who is known for his patriotic and revolutionary writings.

Saadat Hasan Manto is known for his works on the Partition of India. He was a short story writer and journalist who is known for his unflinching portrayal of the human cost of the partition.