The Mughal School of Miniature Painting
CBSE · Class 12 · Fine Arts
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- Started in 1526 with Babur's arrival in India
- Synthesis of Central Asian, Persian, and Indian artistic traditions
- Formal workshops established in royal courts
- Three major influences: Indian, Persian, and European
- Indian elements: flat perspective, strong lines, vivid colors
- Persian elements: sophisticated techniques, refined compositions
- Babur established the tradition of artistic patronage and documentation
- Humayun brought Persian master artists to India
- Akbar employed over 100 artists from diverse backgrounds
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Akbar was the founder of Mughal painting in India
Mughal paintings were created by single master artists working alone
Persian influence dominated Mughal painting throughout its history
Memory Tips
Four major Mughal emperors and their painting contributions
Persian artists Mir Sayyid Ali and Abd us Samad brought by Humayun
Hamza Nama project details - 1400 illustrations, 14 volumes, 15 years
Three major influences on Mughal painting - Indigenous, Persian, European
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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