In the realm of literature of Indian subcontinent, many great illustrious writers have contributed immensely, leaving an indelible mark in the literary landscape. The heritage of Indian literature is enriched with the ancient vedic texts, epics to modern day literary works of eminent authors
Luminaries of Indian literature
The list of names etched in golden letters in the history of Indian literature include Rabindranath Tagore, R.K. Narayan, Arundhati Roy, Jhumpa Lahiri, Anita Desai, Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Mahaswetha Devi, Mulk raj Anand, Vikram Seth and many more writers who have penned and contributed to the regional dialects as well as to English literature upholding the glory of the subcontinent on global platforms. Let us embark on a journey through the lives of our literary luminaries comprehending their contributions to the world since ancient times. India has imparted philosophical wisdom to the world through its epics and many Vedic texts.
Furthermore, the literature of the subcontinent spanning over centuries reveal its cultural heritage and narrates the evolution of human race over time. Literary figures or authors of all times have explicitly described the contemporary geopolitical and social architecture of the subcontinent. Even today such authentic narratives contribute to the historical account of India filling the consciousness and sensibility of the posterity.
Mahaswetha Devi
Mahasweta Devi (1926–2016) was one of the illustrious writer and social activist of India. She is one off the widely read author of many notable novels, essays and short stories. Her outstanding literary works include Hajar Churashir Maa, Rudali, and Aranyer Adhikar.
Romila Thapar
Romila Thapar is a renowned Indian historian and author of many historical books. She has authored many internationally acclaimed books on history including From Lineage to State, Asoka and the Decline of the Mauryas, Early India: From Origins to AD 1300, and the popular History of India, Part I.