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Discuss the main features of Mughal paintings.

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The main features of Mughal Paintings can be discussed as follows:

A tradition of Mughal miniature paintings developed during the period of the Mughals. They flourished under the patronage of Akbar and Jahangir. The themes highlighted in these paintings were scenes, battles, and ceremonies that were linked to cultural life.

During the reign of Humayun, two Persian masters Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad illustrated manuscripts. They founded the first imperial Mughal studio which was the first school of Mughal miniature painting.

Akbar set up a tasvirkhana or royal studio during his reign. Indian colours like peacock blue, red and Indian themes were introduced. Certain important illustrations from this period were observed in the works of Razmnama, the Persian translation of Mahabharata.

The concept of 'perspective' introduced to Mughal paintings during this period. It was a European concept that focused on the themes of showing distant objects closely. Winged angels, floating clouds, features of light and shade were used in Mughal paintings.

During the period of Jahangir portraits and paintings of animals became popular. Shah Jahan introduced lavishness in art, with gold pigments.

Discuss the main features of Mughal paintings.

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