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Title:
GLIMPSES OF WOMEN IN MUGHAL MINIATURE PAINTINGS

Authors:
Dr. B. Lavanya

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Dr. B. Lavanya
Assistant Professor of History, University College of Arts and Social Sciences, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

MLA 8
Lavanya, Dr. B. "GLIMPSES OF WOMEN IN MUGHAL MINIATURE PAINTINGS." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 4, no. 4, Mar. 2019, pp. 1663-1672, ijsser.org/more2019.php?id=122. Accessed Mar. 2019.
APA
Lavanya, D. (2019, March). GLIMPSES OF WOMEN IN MUGHAL MINIATURE PAINTINGS. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 4(4), 1663-1672. Retrieved from ijsser.org/more2019.php?id=122
Chicago
Lavanya, Dr. B. "GLIMPSES OF WOMEN IN MUGHAL MINIATURE PAINTINGS." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 4, no. 4 (March 2019), 1663-1672. Accessed March, 2019. ijsser.org/more2019.php?id=122.

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Abstract:
The Miniature Paintings of Medieval India remained as immense significance to overcome the lacunae of knowledge of women in medieval history and art. Mughal School of Miniature Paintings is a landmark in history of Indian paintings. They depicted women in various spheres of their functioning, decoration, engagements and activities representing royal and ordinary women with varied Rajput, Deccani and European influence. The Mughal art was centered on the imperial court and was very unique in its depiction. The theme of court paintings revolved around the literary, mythical and secular themes. Scenes from the royal court, hunting expeditions, past-times, cultural pursuits, references from literary texts were often displayed through these paintings. The Mughal style of painting also inspired Hindu painters who came up with miniatures depicting stories from 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata'. Women of different status, were depicted, the difference clearly marked by costumes, ornamentation and placement, but with equal emphasis on beauty and style of execution.

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