Consider the following statements with reference to the Miniature Paintings of Mughal era 1 Religiou...........

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Consider the following statements with reference to the Miniature Paintings of Mughal era

1. Religious rituals and mythology were the main theme of these miniatures

2. Hunting scenes and the scenes of court were also portrayed in these paintings

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Mughal Miniature are painted in opaque watercolour. Other materials used in the paintings are ink and gold on paper.
It was customary for the Mughal Miniature painters to make their colours from the indigenous materials. They extracted green from the green beetles. For getting yellow colour of some strength, they used the dried urine of cow.
In the miniatures painted during the time of Mughal Empire and the Rajput kings have generally depicted the life style of the kings and the princess. The Mughal Miniature painters chose their subjects involving the courts and the kings.
These Miniatures were ruler oriented, Glorification of the ruler was the main themes in these paintings. Along with this, the scenes from the court, the hunting scenes are also portrayed.