Mughal Architecture, Music & Painting

Mughal architecture, music, and painting, flourishing from the 16th to 18th centuries, represent a grand synthesis of Persian, Islamic, and indigenous Indian traditions. Driven by imperial patronage, these arts achieved a distinctive aesthetic characterized by monumentality, intricate detailing, and naturalistic realism, creating an enduring cultural legacy that shaped subsequent art forms across the subcontinent.

Evolution and Synthesis

Art Form

Key Figures and Period of Zenith

Defining Characteristics and Synthesis

Cultural and Political Significance

Architecture (16th-17th C.)

Akbar: Built the grand, syncretic fort-city of Fatehpur Sikri, using red sandstone, post-and-lintel structures, and Hindu decorative motifs (e.g., brackets, chhatris).

Indo-Islamic Synthesis: Masterfully blended Persian (domes, arches, pishtaqs) with ....

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