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 * Babur: His grandson, Akbar, is one of the most striking figures in Asiatic history, he was thirteen when he became emperor and had immense ability as a general. He led such a strenuous life that he never learned to read or write, but this did not check his great love of literature, and he was read to by the hour. His religious beliefs were extremely tolerant and he discussed doctrines with Hindus and Christians. Akbar was not a believer in the tradition that forbade the illustration of the Koran with human figures, and which discouraged painting as it was considered impious of the artist to attempt to create human beings which God alone could do. (PG 109)
 * Mughal artists developed the most wonderful skill in portraiture. The figures are generally in profile, often against a plain background. They were also very happy in pictures of action, the horses and elephants seem really to gallop and run. (PG 109)
 * Mughal painting, though showing both Persian and Indian influence, has a fascination of its own. It is the record of a romantic and colorful time when emperors were soldiers and yet loved the esthetic side of life.
 * There is a full length portrait of Shah Jahan. It has deep gold and colored borders. He carries his sword over his right shoulder; there is a halo around his head exactly like the halos Christian saints wear, he has a white beard. There is also a picture of a fat holy man called Mulla Dopiaza on account of his liking for onions. ( PG 109)