Art & Architecture

• The Mughal period is associated with a growth of beautiful art. 
• Handwritten books and poetry were decorated with patterns, borders and small detailed paintings called miniatures created, providing detailed information about the Mughal court and empire.
• The Mughals did not force Central Asian architecture on India (unlike the British who would later build Western style buildings).  Instead the Mughals style of architecture was a mix of Hindu design, using figures, animals and variety, with the Islamic highly symmetrical, geometric patterns.
• The style relied particularly on colour and inlaid precious gems.​