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Explain the statement with reasons. Mughal art declined during the period of Aurangzeb. - History

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Explain the statement with reasons.
Mughal art declined during the period of Aurangzeb.

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  1. During the period of Aurangzeb, the royal patronage to the art of painting was withdrawn.
  2. Aurangzeb was a fanatic ruler. Under Aurangzeb's rule, art declined, since he had banned all art forms.
  3. The artists were forced to seek patronage elsewhere under various rulers in Rajasthan, Bundelkhand, Gujarat, and the provinces of Himalayan ranges.
  4. New local styles of paintings emerged there.
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Chapter 15: India during Mughal period - Exercises [Page 116]

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Balbharati History [English] 11 Standard Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 15 India during Mughal period
Exercises | Q Q.2 (4) | Page 116
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