Mukundraj (IAST: Mukundarāja) was one of the earliest Marathi literary figures poet.
There is a samadhi (monument) of Mukundraj at Ambajogai in the Beed district of Maharashtra Marathwada.
Mukundraj belonged to the Nath sect, and was a follower of the Adi Shankaracharya's Advaita philosophy.
Some earlier scholars dated Vivekasindhu to 1188, and believed it to be the first work of literature in Marathi language.
And he was recognized as the pioneer of the Marathi language and people throughout the sections in Vidarbha region are proud followers of the Mukundraj.