Abstract

The encounters related with female projection develop a different perception from the historic times till the modern age. The development is vigilant from the mark of miniatures. The woman is the most depicted subject which is considered benevolent and magnificent. The thesis and antithesis of the same project a different form of narratives where woman is mostly considered a non-significant subject as compare to men. The flourishment of Miniatures of the Mughal reign which covered almost every aspects of life and day to day activities of emperors and their interest, somehow showcasing the absence of significant roles of women in the portrayal. The study critically examine the portrayal of women in the miniatures of Mughal time period. The miniature and its association have been explored through taking images as data to form a critical overview.

Key words: Miniatures , Mughal , Women , Portrayal