19th-century Indian scholars

Indian philosopher (1817–1905)

Indian politician and scholar (1848–1925)

Indian writer, editor, essayist, poet, novelist, musician and social worker (1855/1856-1932)

Bengali writer

Indian Carmelite priest and Religious Founder (1805–1871)

Indian Hindu mystic (1866-1939)

Bengali scholar and author (1853-1931)

Bengali scholar (1813–1885)

Indian Sufi Master (1861–1925)

Indian Muslim scholar and community leader (1832–1890)

Indian physician

Lay disciple of Ramakrishna

Bengali writer (1835–1910)

Ayyankali (28 August 1863 – 18 June 1941) was an Indian social reformer, educator, economist, lawmaker, and revolutionary leader. He worked for the advancement of oppressed people in the princely state of Travancore. His struggles resulted in many changes that improved the socio-political structure of Kerala. His determined and relentless efforts transformed the lives of Dalits. He is known as the King of Pulaya.

Indian Brahmo (1844–1884)

Swami Shivananda (1854–1934), born Tarak Nath Ghosal, was a Hindu spiritual leader and a direct disciple of Ramakrishna, who became the second president of the Ramakrishna Mission. His devotees refer to him as Mahapurush Maharaj (Great Soul). Shivananda and Subodhananda were the only direct disciples of Ramakrishna to be filmed. He was a Brahmajnani ("knower of Brahman or the Supreme Being"). Shivananda introduced the celebration of the birthdays of his brother-monks. He was known to have laid the foundation stone of Shri Ramakrishna Temple at Belur Math, which was designed by Vijnanananda.

Indian Academics, social reformer, philosopher, writer, translator, historian (1847–1919)

Sharia judge

Bengali writer

warrior who tried to fight the untouchable (1873–1944)

Afghan-Indian Muslim scholar and pietist

Indian writer

religious philosopher (1856–1945)

Indian Islamic scholar

Bengali scholar

Indian scholar

Sanskrit writer

Indian scholar

Bengali writer and journalist