**What are the defining features of Mughal miniature paintings, and how do they reflect the cultural exchange between Indian and Islamic artistic traditions?
5. **How have traditional Indian art forms, such as textile and jewelry design, been influenced by Islamic aesthetics, and what are some examples of this cross-cultural exchange?
4. **What role does calligraphy play in Islamic art, and how has it been adapted within the Indian context, particularly in historic religious and secular manuscripts?
3. **In what ways did Indian and Islamic art influence each other during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal periods, and how is this integration evident in contemporary art forms?
2. **How does Islamic architecture in India, such as the architecture of mosques and mausoleums, incorporate local Indian elements and materials while preserving Islamic design principles?
**What are the distinctive features and techniques used in Mughal miniature paintings, and how do they reflect the cultural synthesis between Indian and Persian artistic traditions?
