Explanation:

Mughal paintings used the style of miniature paintings that developed in the northern Indian subcontinent in the sixteenth century and continued till the mid–nineteenth century. It was responsible for the amalgamation of indigenous themes and styles along with Persian and later European themes and styles. • It was during Humayun's exile in Shah Tahmasp’s court that he witnessed the magnificent artistic tradition of miniature paintings and manuscripts. With the assistance of Shah Tahmasp, Humayun established his court in Kabul in 1545. Humayun’s rule began a period of intense patronage for the art of painting and calligraphy. o He founded the Nigaar Khana (painting workshop), which was also a part of his library. Not much is known about the size and composition of Humayun’s workshop in India. However, it is known that he started the project of illustration of Hamza Nama that was continued by his son and successor Akbar. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The Princes of the House of Timur (1545–50), is an extraordinary Mughal painting from the early period, probably by Safavid artist, Abd us Samad, is a masterpiece in itself by its size and complex structure and display of historical portraits. It has portraits that were painted over the original to register the portraits of successive members of the Mughal dynasty. Hence, statement 2 is correct.