Literature and poems are an integral part of the identity of Charans, written largely during the times of peace or just after coming from war, particularly to write the exploits of fellow warriors. A whole genre of literature is known as Charani literature. The Dingal language and literature exist largely due to this caste. It is generally agreed that modern Rajasthani literature began with the works of Suryamal Misran, who was of the Charan caste. Zaverchand Meghani divides Charani sahitya (literature) into following sub genres
- Ø Songs in praise of gods and goddesses (stavan)
- Ø Songs in praise of heroes, saints and patrons (birdavalo)
- Ø Descriptions of war (varanno)
- Ø Rebukes of wavering great kings and men who use their power for evil (upalambho)
- Ø Mockery of a standing treachery of heroism (thekadi)
- Ø Love stories
- Ø Laments for dead warriors, patrons and friends (marasiya or vilap kavya)
- Ø Praise of natural beauty, seasonal beauty and festivals
- Ø Descriptions of weapons
- Ø Songs in praise of lions and horses and other warlike animals such as wildboars.
- Ø Sayings about didactic and practical cleverness
- Ø Ancient epics
Other classifications of Charani sahitya are Khyatas (chronicles), Vartas and Vatas (stories), Raso (martial epics), Veli - Veli Krishan Rukman ri, Doha-Chhand (verses). Dursa Adha, Keshavdas, Karanidan, Virbhan, Ishwar Dan, Saya Zula Kuvava, etc. Saya Zula was the saint he was the part of Lord Krishna. They hold dignified positions in the literary field of mediaeval India
Another form of Charani literature is the charaj, or song of mother's worship. Other minor forms are aaraniyu and zilaniyu, which are also songs for worship
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