Since the  11th cent. Indian subcontinent had been producing a galaxy of authors who wrote in Persian. Their mastery over diverse fields of knowledge is evident from the range and variety of books produced by them. Their works deal with such varied subjects as Sufism, anthology of poets and saints, versions of the Prophet's traditions and original digests concerning jurisprudence, histories, diaries, memoirs, science, medicines, official bulletins, etc., and the translations from Sanskrit works on Indian epics, philosophy and science.

The Dictionary briefly introduces the Persian authors of the Indian sub-continent and their contributions. It may serve as a guidebook to researchers in the field of Indo-Islamic studies and history of medieval Indian society and culture. Though arranged authorwise in one alphabetical sequence, a detailed title index provides access to the Persian work written in Indian Subcontinent.