This list of Indian poets consists of poets of Indian ethnic, cultural or religious ancestry either born in India or emigrated to India from other regions of the world.
Bengali language names in parentheses
In alphabetical order by first name:
In alphabetical order by last name:
Medieval poets
Renaissance Poets
Romantic Poets
Neo-Romantic Poets
Modernist Poets
Postmodern Poets
See also: List of Nepali-language poets
Ancient poets
Classical poets
Medieval poets
Early modern poets
Modern Poets
Sangam poets (c. 300 BC to 300 AD)
see also Sangam literature
Post-Sangam poets (200 AD to 1000 AD)
Bakthi period poets (700 to 1700 AD)
Patriots and British period poets
Modern
In alphabetical order by last name: