List of ancient Indian writers


The following is a list of ancient Indian writers, originating from the Indian subcontinent. Many writers contributed to the large body of early Indian literature, consisting of poetry, drama, and writings on religion, philosophy, linguistics, mathematics and many other topics.

Grammar

WriterWorks
ApastambaDharmasutra
KātyāyanaVarttika
PāniniAshtadhyayi
PatañjaliMahabhasya, Yoga Sūtras
PingalaChandaḥśāstra
ŚākaṭāyanaLakṣaṇa Śāstra
ShaunakaṚgveda-Prātiśākhya, Bṛhaddevatā, Caraṇa-vyūha, six Anukramaṇīs to the Rigveda
VararuchiPrākṛt Prakāśa
YāskaNirukta