[af] art of flowers ~ Mughal flower paintings & designs (Empire founded 1526)

The Mughal Empire was located in the Indian subcontinent, being established and ruled by the Timurid dynasty (with Turco-Mongol Chagatai roots from C. Asia and significant Indian Rajput and Persian ancestry through marriage alliances). Indo-Persian culturally, all its emperors were Muslim. In 17th century, Mughal India became the worlds largest economic and manufacturing power (especially textiles). Before decline the following century, it produced unique architecture and beautiful art . DUPS