What did paintings in the Mughal atelier often document?

Events, personalities, and interests of the emperors

Answer-Events, personalities, and interests of the emperors
Paintings in the Mughal atelier often documented significant events, personalities, and interests of the emperors.

The Mughal atelier consisted of calligraphers, painters, gilders and binders. Paintings recorded and documented significant events, personalities and interests of the emperors. These were meant to be seen by the royals only. The paintings were made to suit the sensitivity of the royals or often made as intellectual stimulation. The paintings were a part of manuscripts and albums.