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5. **How do Indian textiles reflect Islamic design principles, and what are some historical examples of trade and interaction that facilitated the exchange of artistic ideas between these cultures?

4. **What role did calligraphy play in Islamic art, and how was this incorporated into various forms of Indian architecture and decorative arts?

3. **How did the arrival of Islam in India impact the evolution of local art forms, and what are some examples of syncretic art that emerged from this cultural interaction?

2. **In what ways did the construction and architectural style of the Taj Mahal embody both Indian and Islamic artistic influences, and what makes it a unique symbol of this confluence?

**What are some of the defining characteristics of Mughal miniature paintings, and how did they reflect the cultural blend of Indian and Persian art traditions?

These questions address the cultural exchanges, stylistic elements, and socio-political contexts that have shaped Indian and Islamic art across different periods.?

5. **What role did patronage play in the flourishing of arts during the reign of Akbar the Great, and how did it encourage a synthesis of Indian and Islamic artistic traditions?

4. **How have the materials and techniques used in Indian textile arts differed from those in Islamic regions, and what cross-cultural exchanges have occurred in this artistic medium?

3. **In what ways do Indian temple sculptures and Islamic calligraphy reflect the religious and cultural narratives of their respective societies?

2. **What are the distinguishing features of miniature painting in Indian and Persian (Islamic) art, and how have these traditions influenced each other over time?