The development of Mughal painting was related to what kind of patronage?
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Correct answer: Court patronage
Mughal painting developed through sustained imperial and court patronage. Emperors employed artists in organised workshops, where Persian, Indian and later European influences interacted. Manuscripts, portraits, court scenes and illustrated histories were produced in this environment. Village assemblies, maritime institutions and forest communities were not the principal patrons of the Mughal atelier, so A is correct.
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Court patronage
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Mughal painting developed through sustained imperial and court patronage. Emperors employed artists in organised workshops, where Persian, Indian and later European influences interacted. Manuscripts, portraits, court scenes and illustrated histories were produced in this environment. Village assemblies, maritime institutions and forest communities were not the principal patrons of the Mughal atelier, so A is correct.
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This is a Class 12 History question. Chapter: Kings and Chronicles: The Mughal Courts. Topic: Art and Architecture.
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