The Mughal court introduced the art of miniature painting to India. The mughal emperors brought first artists over to India from Persia. Miniature painting grew around the mughal court of Delhi and Agra. Many of today's artists are the descendents of painters from Akbar and Jahangir's days. The raw material used in miniature painting includes special papers, colours, marble plates, brushes etc. it includes Painted Ragini by a national award winner and miniaturist of Delhi. Miniature painitings took their inspiration from the magnificient court life of the times; hunting scenes were exquisitely executed during the reign of Jahangir, with intense feeling, brilliant of colours and enchanting realism.

Everyone can enjoy their virtuosity and naturalism; but the more one learns about Mughal historical and culture background the more nourishing the paintings.