What role did Persian influences play in the development of Islamic art, particularly in the fields of miniature painting and tilework, and how did these influences spread through the Islamic world?
**What are the main characteristics and themes commonly found in Mughal miniatures, and how did they reflect the cultural fusion between Indian and Islamic art traditions?
2. **How did Islamic calligraphy evolve in the Indian subcontinent, and what are some notable examples of its integration into architectural designs?
3. **In what ways did the art and architecture of the Delhi Sultanate influence the development of Indo-Islamic art, and what are some examples of this influence?
4. **How is symbolism used in traditional Indian art, and what parallels can be drawn with the symbolic elements found in Islamic art?
5. **What role did patronage by Indian rulers, such as the Mughals, play in the development of Islamic art in India, and how did it affect the production of artistic works during their reign?
**How do the architectural elements and decorative motifs in Islamic art, such as calligraphy and geometric patterns, reflect the cultural and religious values of the Muslim world?
2. **In what ways did the Mughal Empire influence the development of Indian art, particularly in painting and architecture, and how did it integrate elements of Persian, Indian, and Islamic styles?
3. **What role do storytelling and religious myths play in traditional Indian art forms, such as miniature paintings and temple sculptures, and how do these artworks convey complex narratives?
4. **How did the interplay of trade routes and the patronage of diverse rulers contribute to the syncretic nature of art and architecture seen in regions like Rajasthan and Gujarat in India?