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Very symbolic.
Involved a lot of nature (birds, flowers,
animals, etc.)
Very colorful and detailed.
In 1680 Emporer Shah Jahan banned
music and painting from his court, but he
allowed architectural art, such as the Pearl
Mosque and the Taj Mahal.
Nearly 400 monuments have
survived a time-span of 132 years.
White marble and red sandstone
was favored.
Semi-precious gemstones were
popular (jade, crystal, etc.)
Used arches sparingly.
Symmetry and balance stressed.
Used octagons a lot.
Kurta ~ an informal
dress worn by Mughal
men and women.
Sometimes sewn with
gold or silver threads.
Cut in long, flowing
panels for comfort;
about knee-length.
Traditional wear in
Afghanistan, Bangladesh,
India, Pakistan, and Sri
Lanka.
Spicy
Dried fruit
Rich and Creamy
Known for various sauces
Numerous kabobs
Not vegetarian!
Ingredients:
Flour
Condensed milk
Raisins
Sugar sauce, (syrup)
Butter, (ghee)
Hyderabad, Jammu, and Kashmir were the only
princely states that did not accede to either India
or Pakistan.