5. **How does the portrayal of human figures differ between traditional Hindu art and Islamic art, and what cultural or religious factors contribute to these differences?
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?
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?
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?
These questions address the cultural exchanges, stylistic elements, and socio-political contexts that have shaped Indian and Islamic art across different periods.?
**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?
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?
