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The genesis of Indian Writing in English can be traced back to the [[British Raj|colonial period]] when English education was introduced in India. The earliest Indian writers in English were influenced by Western literary forms and themes. [[Raja Rao|Raja Rao]], [[R. K. Narayan|R.K. Narayan]], and [[Mulk Raj Anand|Mulk Raj Anand]] are some of the pioneering figures of this era. Their works often dealt with the complexities of colonial rule and the struggle for independence. | The genesis of Indian Writing in English can be traced back to the [[British Raj|colonial period]] when English education was introduced in India. The earliest Indian writers in English were influenced by Western literary forms and themes. [[Raja Rao|Raja Rao]], [[R. K. Narayan|R.K. Narayan]], and [[Mulk Raj Anand|Mulk Raj Anand]] are some of the pioneering figures of this era. Their works often dealt with the complexities of colonial rule and the struggle for independence. | ||
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=== Post-Independence Era === | === Post-Independence Era === | ||