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
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Art Form |
Key Figures and Period of Zenith |
Defining Characteristics and Synthesis |
Cultural and Political Significance |
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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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