Mughal Empire © Anup Mukherjee Mughal empire is a fascinating period of Indian History. This is because, the mughal history is so recent so as to blend with the issues of the current times. Many of the monuments of Mughal period are still in use, whether it be mosques, mausoleum or forts. This essay is [...]
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Mughal Period : Art and Architecture
Mughal rule stabilised during the time of Akbar. By that time, Mughals were no longer the strangers, but they had adopted India as their home. The policy of sulh i kul adopted by Akbar became visible in the art forms patronised by the Mughal emperors. This was visible in paintings, music and architecture. Although, Babur [...]
Mughal Painting during Jahangir’s Time
The Mughal emperors were fond of art and culture. They patronised painters, most of whom were Hindus. Due to their patronage, painting under Mughals got a new impetus and also developed into a specialised school of painting with its own distinctiveness. The process started during the time of Akbar but reached greater heights during the [...]
Akbar : The Mughal Emperor
Akbar (1542-1605) © Anup Mukherjee [A version of this essay written by the author was published in the Encyclopedia of Leadership (Sage, 2004)] Akbar was the grandson of Babur who founded the Mughal rule in India. However, during the time of Humayun, the territory was lost to the Afghans under the Surs. After the interregnum [...]
