Ramayana is one of the two major Sanskrit ancient epics (Itihasas) of Hindu literature.
It was composed by sage Valmiki.
This is a list of important figures that appear in the epic.
Ramayana characters - Rama and Sita enthroned, surrounded by sage Vashishtha and Rama's brothers Lakshmana, Bharata, Shatrughna. Hanuman seated at the feet of Rama