Ahmednagar and Hyderabad Schools
Examine the distinct characteristics of the Ahmednagar and later Hyderabad schools, noting their contributions to Deccani art.
Key Questions
- Differentiate the stylistic features of Ahmednagar paintings from other Deccani schools.
- Explain how the Hyderabad school continued and evolved the Deccani artistic tradition.
- Assess the impact of political shifts on the artistic output of these Deccan centers.
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