HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARTS IN THE ERA OF THE BABURIDS

Abstract

This article analyzes the processes of growth in the fields of art and 
culture during the Mughal Empire (1526–1858), their historical roots, and the extent 
of their scholarly study. The research places particular emphasis on the synthesis 
processes resulting from the integration of Central Asian (Timurid), Persian, and local 
Indian traditions in the formation of Mughal art.
The article highlights the developmental stages of architecture, miniature painting, 
and calligraphy, as well as the role of Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur’s spiritual legacy, 
specifically the “Baburnama,” in the advancement of visual arts. Methodological 
approaches such as historical, art historical, comparative-analytical, and intercultural 
methods were utilized throughout the study. Furthermore, the contributions of Uzbek 
and international scholars (such as John Leyden, Eiji Mano, and others) to the study of 
Mughal culture are analyzed.
This work serves as an important resource for undergraduate and graduate 
students, as well as specialists in the field, who study Mughal art as an integral part of 
Eastern civilization.