Premchand is widely regarded as the father of modern Hindi literature for his significant contributions to the genre.

Valmiki is the legendary author of the Ramayana, an ancient Indian epic poem.

Rabindranath Tagore is the author of 'Gora', a novel that explores themes of nationalism and identity.

Subramania Bharati is a renowned Tamil poet, writer, and journalist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Kuvempu is widely regarded as the greatest Kannada poet for his contributions to Kannada literature, including his epic poem 'Sri Ramayana Darshanam'.

Vyasa is the traditional author of the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India.

V.S. Khandekar is the author of 'Yayati', a Marathi novel that explores themes of reincarnation and karma.

Kavi Narmad is considered the father of modern Gujarati literature for his contributions to the genre.

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai is the author of 'Chemmeen', a Malayalam novel that portrays the lives of fishermen in Kerala.

Adi Shankara is a renowned Indian philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on the Bhagavad Gita.

Jandhyala Papayya Sastry is the author of 'Malapalli', a Telugu novel that depicts the lives of farmers in rural Andhra Pradesh.

Mirza Ghalib is considered one of the greatest Urdu poets for his contributions to the genre.

Fakir Mohan Senapati is the author of 'Paraja', an Odia novel that portrays the lives of tribal people in Odisha.

Adi Shankara is a renowned Indian philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on the Upanishads.

Abdul Ahad Azad is the author of 'Yim Yath Yim Yamberzal', a Kashmiri novel that portrays the lives of people in rural Kashmir.