Paintings were kept in the palace in a dry picture storeroom, piled on stone shelves. They were usually wrapped in cotton bandanas to protect them from insects, dampness, and light. Bundles were ...

Even though men mostly dominated the art world, a few remarkable women made their name. These women created divine, breathtaking artwork that blended Mughal and Persian styles. In this article ...

At her workshop, How to Read a Mughal Painting: Understanding the Mughals through their Art, Ashwitha aims to teach people how to look at a painting and consider it a historical source.

From governance and diplomacy to art and architecture, the women of the Mughal dynasty were far more than consorts—they were rulers, advisors, scholars and patrons who left an indelible mark on ...

This major exhibition at the V&A assembles a dizzying array of objects and artwork commissioned by the era’s most famous emperors to tell the story of their dynasty.

The upper level of the monument has paintings too, but access to them is closed and one can only speculate what stories those walls tell. The patron builder of this structure was not a Mughal ...

The Mughal rulers were not only great administrators but also patrons of art and architecture ... the capital of the Mughal Empire for a brief period. The city is known for its stunning ...

As we wrap up 2024, Hong Kong’s art scene is already buzzing with excitement ... and Albert Museum in the UK on the golden age of Mughal rule, between 1560 and 1660, in South Asia.