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https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-astounding-miniature-paintings-indias-mughal-empire This is an article about the history of the Mughal style of Persian miniature art. I know that the VMFA in Richmond has several miniatures from Mughal India, if anyone is interested in seeing originals.

The film “Padmavaat” was recently released in India. It is based on the 16th century epic by the Indian Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi. It is the most expensive Hindi film ever produced, and it provoked protests led by Karni … Continue reading →