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Herbal Drugs: A Modern Approach to Understand Them Better, edited by Subhash C. Mandal and published by New Central Book
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Historical Context
- Origin: This style flourished in the imperial ateliers (tasvir khana) of the Mughal Empire between the 16th and 18th centuries.
- Key Patrons: The art form reached its peak under Emperors Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan, who employed hundreds of skilled artists.
- Cultural Fusion: It represents a blend of Persian miniature traditions, indigenous Indian painting styles, and later, European perspective techniques.
Visual Elements
- The Scene: It illustrates a dynamic outdoor courtly setting, commonly showing a royal figure or nobleman on horseback engaged in a hunt or military procession.
- The Script: The top and bottom text panels contain Persian calligraphy, which was the official court language of the Mughal Empire.
- The Details: Characterized by vibrant mineral-based pigments, elaborate floral borders (hashiya), and highly detailed landscape backgrounds featuring stylized rocks and trees.
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