CONTENTS
A. Introduction 07
B. Aim & Objective 09
C. Research methodology 09
D. Scope and limitations 10
Chapter_1: Mughal miniature paintings
1.1 Introduction to miniature paintings 11
1.2 Influence on Mughal paintings 12
1.3 Mughal miniature paintings during Akbar’s reign 13
1.4 Style and theme 14
Chapter_2: Representation of spaces in Mughal miniature paintings
2.1 Spatial types in paintings 18
2.1.1 Courtyard
2.1.2 Pavilion
2.1.3 Terrace
2.2 Space defining elements 30
2.2.1 Shape & size
2.2.2 Form
2.3 Elaboration of elements 32
2.3.1 Treatment
Surface
Edges & Corners
2.3.2 Texture and Material
2.3.3 Colour
2.4 Life in the Mughal miniature painting 358
Chapter_3: Readings from palace miniature paintings
3.1 Akbar inquiring the construction site 38
3.2 Akbar hosting guests 52
3.3 Construction of Fatehpur Sikri 64
3.4 Husain Quli Khan presenting his prisoners 78
3.5 Poet Abul Fazl presents a copy of Akabarnama 88
3.6 Husain Quli Khan Jahan paying his respects to Akbar 100
3.7 Akbar holds a religious assembly at the Ibadat Khana 112
Chapter_4: Meanings drawn from the paintings 125
Chapter_5: Conclusion 133
E. Appendix 136
F. Glossary 139
G. List of figures 139
H. Bibliography 140