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The art of miniature paintings was abolished during the Mughal period.

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The above statement is false.
The Mughal period improved the art of miniature paintings.
Apart from the efficient ruling and administration, the Mughals also concentrated on developing art and culture in India. As part of this, they improved the tradition of miniature paintings in Mughal courts. As the name suggests, miniatures are small-sized paintings which are generally done with the help of watercolours on plain cloth or paper. The rulers from Akbar to Shah Jahan's miniature paintings had risen to their peak. However, with the decline of the Mughal Empire, many local painters moved to the peripheral regions like the Deccan Court and the Rajput Court. This also led to the further development of miniature paintings across North India.
The correct statement would be that The Mughal period improved miniature paintings.

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