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What kind of scenes were generally portrayed in Mughal miniature paintings?
What kind of scenes were generally portrayed in Mughal miniature paintings?
- Market scenes, agricultural scenes, and naval scenes
- Battle scenes, court scenes, and hunting scenes (correct)
- Architectural scenes, portrait scenes, and still life scenes
- Religious scenes, city life scenes, and landscapes
Who were the exclusive few who were allowed to view the Mughal miniature paintings?
Who were the exclusive few who were allowed to view the Mughal miniature paintings?
- Local villagers and farmers
- Foreign diplomats and traders
- Art scholars and historians
- The emperor and his close associates (correct)
Which materials were commonly used for creating miniatures in the early days?
Which materials were commonly used for creating miniatures in the early days?
- Marble and clay
- Palm leaves and wood (correct)
- Canvas and plastic
- Silk and metal
Where did many painters move to after the decline of the Mughal Empire?
Where did many painters move to after the decline of the Mughal Empire?
Which centers depicted themes from mythology and poetry in their paintings?
Which centers depicted themes from mythology and poetry in their paintings?
During the decline of the Mughal Empire, which group of nobles played a significant role in weakening the empire from within?
During the decline of the Mughal Empire, which group of nobles played a significant role in weakening the empire from within?
Which Mughal emperors faced the most severe forms of humiliation at the hands of their nobles?
Which Mughal emperors faced the most severe forms of humiliation at the hands of their nobles?
How did the invasion impact Delhi's social fabric according to the text?
How did the invasion impact Delhi's social fabric according to the text?
Which large provinces saw the emergence of governors consolidating their authority after the decline of the Mughal emperors?
Which large provinces saw the emergence of governors consolidating their authority after the decline of the Mughal emperors?
Who were the two Mughal emperors who suffered violent ends at the hands of their nobles?
Who were the two Mughal emperors who suffered violent ends at the hands of their nobles?
Which group made the Mughal emperors into puppets during their reigns?
Which group made the Mughal emperors into puppets during their reigns?
How did the wealthy in Delhi transform after the invasion detailed in the text?
How did the wealthy in Delhi transform after the invasion detailed in the text?
'The New City (Shahjahanabad) was turned into rubble' refers to which historical event?
'The New City (Shahjahanabad) was turned into rubble' refers to which historical event?
'Mughal emperors were blinded by their nobles' is associated with which rulers?
'Mughal emperors were blinded by their nobles' is associated with which rulers?
