List of Books and Authors in Ancient India

Ancient India boasts a rich literacy tradition that dates back more than 3,000 years. While the script of the Harappan civilization remains undeciphered, the literacy heritage of India has been preserved through an array of remarkable texts. This article delves into some of the most notable books and their authors from ancient India, shedding light on the profound knowledge and creativity that thrived in this period.

List of Books and Authors in Ancient India

Here is the complete list of books and their authors in ancient India which holds great significance even today:

Books and Authors in Ancient India
S. No.	Books	Author
1.	Mudrarakshasa	Vishakhadatta
2.	Rajtarangini	Kalhana
3.	Kathasaritsagar	Shaivite Somadeva
4.	Kamasutra	Vatsayana
5.	Prashnottarmalika	Amoghavarsha
6.	Swapanvasdattam	Bhasa
7.	Buddha Charita	Asvaghosa
8.	Natyashastra	Bharata Muni
9.	Abhigyaan Shankuntala	Kalidasa
10.	Vikramorvashi	Kalidasa
11.	Raghuvansan	Kalidasa
12.	Amarkosa	Amarasimha
13.	Panchsidhantika	Varharmihara
14.	Brihat Samhita	Varharmihara
15.	Surya Sidhanta	Aryabhatta
16.	Aryabhatta	Aryabhatta
17.	Panch Tantra	Vishnu Sharma
18.	Nitisara	Kamandaka
19.	Aihole Prasasti	Ravi Kriti
20.	Indica	Megasthanese
21.	Arthasastra	Kautilya
22.	Charaka Samhita	Charaka
23.	Lilawati	Bhaskara II
24.	Harshacharita	Banabhatta
25.	Kadambari	Banabhatta
26.	Nagananda	Banabhatta
27.	Ratnavali	Banabhatta
28.	Gathasaptashati	Hala
29.	Astadhyayi	Panini
30.	Mahabhasya	Patanjali
31.	Mrichhakatika	Shudraka
32.	Gitagovinda	Jayadeva
33.	Navratna	Virsena

Significance of Books of Ancient India

The ancient books of India hold immense significances as they represent the intellectual and cultural heritage of a civilization that has endured for thousand of years. These texts cover a wide range of subjects, from literature and philosophy to science and governance, shaping the foundation of Indian knowledge systems. They continue to inspire and inform, serving as a testament to the profound wisdom and creativity of ancient Indian scholars and their enduring influence on the world.

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