Besides indigenous themes and styles, the Mughal style of miniature painting amalgamated which themes and styles?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Persian and later European themes and styles
Option (1) Persian and later European themes and styles — Correct. The Mughal style joined indigenous themes and styles with Persian and later European ones.
Option (2) European and later Persian themes and styles — Incorrect. The order is reversed. Persian came first, through artists brought from Iran in the early years. European came later.
Option (3) Turkish and later European themes and styles — Incorrect. The first foreign source was Persian, not Turkish.
Option (4) Persian and later Turkish themes and styles — Incorrect. The later source was European, not Turkish.
NCERT (2026-27): “Influences on Mughal Painting The Mughal style of miniature painting was responsible for the amalgamation of indigenous themes and styles along with Persian and later European themes and styles. The arts of this period reflect a synthesis of foreign influences and indigenous flavour.…” “Influences on Mughal Painting …In the Mughal courts, arts became more formalised as there were workshops and many artists were brought from Iran, which resulted in a harmonious blend of Indo-Iranian styles, especially during its early years.…” |