The pages that follow, present a study about the eminent personalities of Mithila since the vedic period to the present time. Mithila is known not only in India but all over the world as a land of philosophers, Smriti Writers, scholars and litterateurs. The writer of this book Dr. Sureshwar Jha is well known for his scholarly interest in the above subjects. We also hope that the work would attract both scholars and lay readers, who will help for its wide circulation and popularity.