Kanha
Legendary Artist
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Kanha was a famous sixteenth-century Mughal miniature painter who worked in the court of Emperor Akbar. He was one of the leading artists in the royal painting studio and is best known for his natural history and scientific works. Kanha’s work is considered a pinnacle of the Mughal painting tradition because of his masterful use of detail. It represents the shift from traditional Indian styles to more sophisticated Mughal art.