Indian poetry

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Indian poetry, and Indian literature in general, has a long history dating back to Vedic times. They were written in various Indian languages such as Vedic Sanskrit, Classical Sanskrit, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali and Urdu. Poetry in foreign languages such as Persian and English also have a strong influence on Indian poetry. The poetry reflects diverse spiritual traditions within India. In particular, many Indian poets have been inspired by mystical experiences.

[edit] Forms of Indian poetry

• Telugu poetry
• Bengali poetry
• Kannada poetry
• Ghazal
• Marathi poetry
• Indian epic poetry
• Indian Poetry in English
• Urdu poetry
• Vedas

[edit] Indian poets

Main article: List of Indian poets