Scenes of Holi centred around Radha and Krishna have been a favourite theme of Mughal miniature paintings. Under which emperor did this style of painting start?
Jehangir
Shahjahan
Akbar
Shah Alam
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It was under the patronage of these great Mughal emperors that the tradition of painting scenes of Holi centred around Radha and Krishna became popular in Mughal miniature paintings.
The Mughal miniature paintings were known for their exquisite beauty and intricate details, depicting various themes ranging from religious to secular. One of the most popular themes in these paintings was the celebration of Holi centred around Radha and Krishna.
This style of painting depicting the Holi festival was initiated by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar during his reign from 1556 to 1605. He was a patron of arts and encouraged the development of new art forms. During his reign, he invited several painters from different parts of the country to his court and commissioned them to create exquisite paintings.
Later, during the reign of his grandson, Jehangir, Mughal miniature painting flourished even more, and the Holi festival became a popular theme in these paintings. Jehangir was also a patron of arts and encouraged artists to create paintings that depicted the social, cultural and religious aspects of the society.
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