5. **How did trade and cultural exchanges along the Silk Road influence the development of both Indian and Islamic art, leading to shared techniques or themes?
**What are some of the key characteristics and themes found in Mughal miniatures, and how do they reflect the cultural interactions between India and the Islamic world?
2. **How did Islamic architectural features, such as geometric patterns and calligraphy, influence the design and construction of Indian monuments like the Taj Mahal?
4. **What role did textiles and ceramics play in the exchange of artistic techniques and styles between Indian and Islamic cultures during the medieval and early modern periods?
How do the intricate patterns and motifs in Islamic art reflect the cultural and spiritual values of the Islamic world, and what role does geometry play in these designs?
In what ways has Indian art, particularly during the Mughal period, been influenced by Islamic art traditions, and how is this fusion evident in architecture and miniature paintings?
What are the distinctive features of traditional Indian art that differentiate it from Islamic art, and how do these features reflect the diverse religious and cultural practices of India?
