Akbar (r. 1556-1605) was the first Mughal (Muslim) patron of the
arts and Persian, Muslim and Hindu artists in his royal workshops
collaborated to develop the Mughal painting style
Akbar commissioned numerous illustrated manuscripts that
combined Persian, Indian and European elements
Jahangir (r. 1605-1627) expanded patronage of the arts, promoted
individual artists and encouraged careful plant and animal studies
Shah Jahan (r. 1628 - 1658) is most celebrated for his architectural
achievements, especially the Taj Mahal.
Aurangzeb (r. 1658 - 1707) banned music and painting from his
court, based on his strict Islamic beliefs