A Sanskrit grammarian and author of prose romances, famously celebrated for his “Padalalitya” (fluidity and beauty of words).

Daṇḍin

0501–0700, born South India, writes in Sanskrit, writer, poet

Daṇḍi or Daṇḍin was an Indian Sanskrit grammarian and author of prose romances. He is one of the best-known writers in Indian history.

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1893–1963Buddhist scholar, polyglot and travel writer (1893–1963); 'Father of Hindi travel literature'

b. 1936writer

1930–2021Jnanpith Award recipient in Sanskrit. Indian academic

1872–1950Bengali philosopher, yogi, maharishi, poet and nationalist (1872–1950)

b. 1955writer

1909–2005Sanskrit writer