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A unique information of the ancient Indian sacred collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns.
The most sacred book by Muslims as the supreme word of God.
This fascinating worksheet provides interesting information about Buddhist texts and the way they developed in India.
Ancient Indian Literature containing Buddhist tales and fables.
Rich Tamil literature containing collection of poems on early Tamil society and culture.
The Upanishads are ancient texts, which record the foundation of Hindu thought.
A very ancient text which has formed the source for Hindu law and social customs for thousands of years.
Learn about the changes in medicine systems during the medieval period.
Tarikh-i-Firuzshahi was written by Zia-ud-din Barani, a historian of 14th century AD.
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This veda is the book of hymns.
This is the book of sacrifices e.g. Ashvamedha Yajna.
This memoir was written by his personal secretary, Mutamad Khan.
An ancient text based on animal tales with morals.
A biography of Shah Jahan's life and events.
The oldest fables which generally use animal and bird as characters with a moral at the end.
One of the most unique books dealing with the rules of classical dances.
This book contains the teachings of Guru Nanak.
A book of medicines and from this book the name Ayurveda has been derived.
The only well known biography written by a woman Gulbadan Begum, Humayun's sister.
This manuscript is a translation of the panchatantra.
Foremost Hindi writer of the 20th century.
The great poetic work by saint Tiruvalluvar.
Written by Mahatma Gandhi, this book is an autobiography in five parts.
Book on his personal discovery of India's past and present.
This book is perhaps the most unique book dealing with the rules of craft making.
Learn about yoga from the Father of Yoga–Patanjali.
Ancient collection of myths and legends.
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The Holy Bible, the most revered book among the Christians.
Considered to be the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.
A book on one of the most powerful Emperor Akbar the Great written by famous court chronicler Abul Fazl.
Personal memoirs and official chronicle of first Mughal Emperor of India, Babur.
An ancient Sanskrit epic poem which talks about the life of Lord Rama.
Mahabharata is the greatest and longest Sanskrit epic poem of ancient India.
The Bhakti movement in the Medieval period was associated with spiritual poetry and prose.
Learn about this early 18th century text, written in Persian and sent by Guru Gobind Singh to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Kalhan's Rajtaringini is a historical chronicle of the history of the kings of Kashmir.
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Worksheet on India's role in various dimensions of mathematics from zero to decimals.
Learn about Varahamihira who is an astrologer, astronomer and mathematician.
Find out about the inspiring life and contribution of S. Ramanujan.
Father of Indian medicine
An Indian physicist who carried out ground-breaking work in the field of light scattering.
One of the Scientists who contributed in the Nuclear energy program.
A pioneer in Astrophysics.
He founded the Vaisheshikha school of philosophy
Known for his contribution to Astronomy and Mathematics
A great mathematician, and a priest.
One of the leading Mathematician of the 12th century scientists.
The first mathematician to attach a value to 'zero.'
One of the most established contributors to Medicine
A respected scientist of astrophysics and radio astronomy
Also known as the "Father of the God Particle"
Known as the Father of the Indian space program
A civil engineer who designed a flood protection system for the city of Hyderabad.
Science in India goes back to the ancient period. Learn about these scientists.
Missile Man of India
Learn about Lord Buddha through these stories.
A determined and devoted Sikh who taught to fight against evil and defend their rights
The first to give systematic explanation of Vedas
A 15th century blind saint, poet and musician, known for his devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Famous Persian Muslim preacher. He was also a philosopher, religious scholar and mystic.
A religion which talks about equality and unity of everyone.
An interesting worksheet on words of wisdom from the greatest minds of India.
The head of the Chisti order who became distinguished in the commentary of Quran, Islamic jurisprudence, astronomy and mathematics.
The founder of Sikhism and the first of ten Sikh Gurus.
He developed knowledge of Sanskrit Grammar
He developed knowledge of Sanskrit Grammar
Famously know for his title Chanakya.
Poet & Playwright of Gupta period
The unique philosophical poet of the Bhakti period.
Writer of the beautiful epic of the Ramcharitmanas in Awadhi.
Father of Yoga
Author of interesting short stories called Panchtantra.
Believed to be India’s first historian
12th century poet
An author and a playwright.
The renowned classical Sanskrit writer.
Saint & poet of Bhakti period
15th century blind saint and poet known for his devotional songs for Lord Krishna.
One of the greatest Hindu poet-saints of medieval India.
A travel enthusiast who travelled for trade, pilgrimage, and education.
Let's learn about this court poet whose work impeccable, melodious and rhythmical.
An Urdu poet and scholar who wrote under the pen name "Zauq".
A great poet and literary scholar in the court of Akbar.
A poet in the court of Mughal emperor Akbar, who had good knowledge of astrology.
An eleventh century scholar of physics, mathematics, natural sciences and astronomy.
An Indo-Persian historian who was one of the most important writers of Mughal Indian history.
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Renowned historian who wrote Padshahnama.
One of the most accomplished Telugu poets from Andhra Pradesh.
A Sufi poet in 12th century Punjab.
Saint and spiritual poet during the Bhakti movement.
A literary legend with a keen interest in poetry.
Classical Telugu Poet
Famous Punjabi Sufi poet.
Hailed as the Shakespeare of Punjabi poetry
Author of Prithviraj Raso
A famous poet known for his poem Padmavat.
An efficient ruler and author too
Author of Tabaqat-i Nasiri.
Medieval Indian poetess
Writer of the Vikramankadeva Charitam.
Author of Krishnagatha
A major proponent of Bhakti movement
Political thinker and historian of Delhi Sultanate
A well-known poet of the late Mughal period.
A prominent Indian musician, scholar and a poet of the medieval period.
A prominent court historian of Akbar's times, Abul Fazl was the official author of the Akbarnama.
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Author, poet and more
19th century author,poet & dramatist
One of the most famous Hindi poets
A popular poet of the 20th century
A poet also known for his contribution to journalism and drama.
The first writer to use Khari Boli
Also known as Rashtrakavi
Urdu poet and Hindi lyricists
Author of several short stories and poems
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A renowned Bengali author and also a great scholar of Sanskrit.
A famous poet and writer of the 20th century India.
A famous poet and writer of the 20th century India.
Learn about Indian literary legend who is an influential and Hindi playwright.
A very versatile and acclaimed Indian- English best known writer.
An Indian author and political activist.
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A freelance writer and literary professional who contributed to various esteemed publications.
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One of India's bestselling authors
Noted poet and lyricists and one of the best known in Hindi literature.
A versatile writer, learn more about his ghazals and poems.
A renowned writer, bibliographer, linguist as well as a stalwart literary critic of the Urdu language.
Eminent Urdu writer of the 20th century
A social activist and also a great author who has contributed greatly to Kannada and English literature.
One of the great modern Bengali novelists in India.
An influential contemporary Indian novelist, poet and travel writer.
One of the greatest poets/lyricists in the history of Bollywood film songs.
A renowned personality of modern Hindi literature and theatre.
The national poet of Bangladesh and often referred to as the 'rebel poet'.
A pioneering Indian writer who was deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi.
Known for his composition, Vande Mataram, he was also a great novelists and poet.
A revolutionary female author in modern Indian literature.
One of the most renowned writers of independent India.
Eminent novelists of early 20th century Bengal.
A writer who also spearheaded the movement to provide equality to women.
One of the most revered Assamese novelists and short story writer.
A well known Bengali writer and poet. She has been widely honoured with a number of awards.
Author of Inheritance of loss
A contemporary bilingual poet who writes in English and Manipuri.
Let's learn about the distinguished and prolific poet and writer.
A highly accomplished playwright and screen writer.
An anthropologist, sociologist and a prolific writer.
Indian 'William Wordsworth'.
Her first major book of verse was The Golden Threshold published in 1905.
An insight into the works of Tagore, most renowned for his music and art.
The first woman ruler to rule over Delhi in the 13th century Delhi.
fondly known as Ba, important part of Gandhiji’s Khadi movement
Woman leader of Congress, played an important role in the freedom struggle .
A pioneer of Assamese literature.
Masti was given the title of Rajasevasakta by the Maharaja of Mysore.
Also known as Kavi Samraat (Emperor of Poetry).
His work Kosla is considered to have changed Marathi fiction literature completely.
One of the greatest Kannada literary masters of the 20th century.
She received the Sahitya Akademi Award for her first novel.
Also known as Mamoni Raisom Goswami.
Commonwealth Writers Prize
