Who were the key authors mentioned in the tradition of writing saints' biographies in Maharashtra before Annasaheb Dabholkar?

The preface in Chapter 0 highlights several key figures who established the tradition of writing saint biographies in Maharashtra. It mentions the world-renowned poet Maharaj Shri Mahipati, who composed the Shri Bhaktalilamrut and Shri Santalilamrut in the Ovi meter. Following him, the famous poet Shri Dasganu Maharaj also penned biographies in the Ovi meter in his works. Additionally, Shri Saraswati Gangadhar is noted for writing the sweet and graceful biography of Shri Narsimha Saraswati Maharaj, which is now famous as the Guru Charitra. These authors created a rich literary heritage that preceded the Shri Sai Satcharita.