The Mahabharata is an epic poem attributed to the sage Vyasa, consisting of over 100,000 verses, making it one of the longest epic poems in the world.

Rabindranath Tagore was a poet, writer, composer, and artist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.

Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children" is a magical realism novel that explores the history of India after independence. It was awarded the Booker Prize in 1981 and has been praised for its innovative storytelling and exploration of identity.

Rabindranath Tagore's "Gitanjali" is a collection of poems that explores themes of love, spirituality, and nature. It was translated into English by the author himself and was instrumental in his Nobel Prize win.

Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things" is a novel that tells the story of two fraternal twins growing up in Kerala, India. It explores themes of caste, social inequality, and the impact of the Emergency on Indian society.

Mirabai was a 16th-century mystic poet and devotee of Lord Krishna. Her devotional poems, known as "bhajans," are characterized by their intense emotional expression and simple language.

Anita Desai's "The Inheritance of Loss" is a novel that tells the story of two families, one Hindu and one Muslim, who are affected by the Partition of India. It explores themes of loss, displacement, and the search for identity.

Mirza Ghalib was a 19th-century Urdu poet known for his ghazals, a form of poetic expression that explores themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

Aravind Adiga's "The White Tiger" is a novel that tells the story of Balram Halwai, a young man from a poor village in India who becomes a successful entrepreneur. It explores themes of poverty, corruption, and social inequality.

Kalidasa was a classical Sanskrit writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest poets and dramatists in Sanskrit literature. His plays "Shakuntala" and "Abhijnanashakuntalam" are known for their lyrical beauty and exploration of themes of love, separation, and reunion.

Shashi Tharoor's "The Great Indian Novel" is a satirical novel that explores Indian politics and society. It tells the story of a group of characters who are involved in a conspiracy to assassinate Mahatma Gandhi.

Sarojini Naidu was a poet and political activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Her collection of poems "The Broken Wings" explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life.

Amitav Ghosh's "The Shadow Lines" is a novel that tells the story of two families, one Indian and one Bangladeshi, who are affected by the Partition of India. It explores themes of identity, belonging, and loss.

Premchand was a prolific Hindi writer known for his novels and short stories that explored social issues and the lives of ordinary people. His works, such as "Godaan" and "Sevasadan," are considered classics of Hindi literature.