Akbar made it energetic, Jahangir made it refined, Shah Jahan made it ornate. See how three emperors reshaped Mughal painting, and how to spot each style in a miniature.
Why do collectors seek out Mughal miniatures painted on old paper? Learn how it looks, how it compares with wasli and modern paper, how to spot it, and how to care for it.
Paper, pigments, brushwork and paperwork: learn the simple checks that separate a handmade Mughal miniature from a print, plus the questions to ask any seller before you buy.
Floral vines, paisley motifs, hashiya borders and jali screens: learn the patterns that define Mughal design, how to spot them in miniature paintings, and how to bring them into your home.
From Humayun's Persian masters to Akbar's royal studio and Jahangir's lifelike portraits, trace how Mughal painting grew into a signature Indian art form, and learn how to start collecting it.