**What are some distinguishing features of Mughal miniature paintings, and how did they influence the arts in both Indian and Islamic cultural contexts?
What role do calligraphy and manuscript illumination play in Islamic art, and how have these practices been adopted or adapted in the context of Indian art?
How did the various dynasties in India, such as the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire, contribute to the fusion and evolution of Islamic and indigenous Indian artistic traditions?
In what ways have Islamic geometric patterns and arabesque designs been integrated into Indian art and architecture, particularly during the Mughal period?
What are the key differences between Mughal painting and Rajput painting, and how do these styles reflect the cultural exchanges between Islamic and Hindu traditions?
5. **What are some of the common motifs and symbols found in both Indian and Islamic art, and how do they represent the religious and philosophical beliefs of these cultures?
4. **How is calligraphy utilized in Islamic art, and what are some regional variations that evolved in India as a result of different cultural influences and historical contexts?
