Mughal art flourished during the period between 1580 and 1650. It was produced by Hindu and Muslim painters and craftspeople from the north of India in the masculine atmosphere of royal workshops. These two cultures combined to create a radically new and rapidly changing style of art to be presented to the court. The dynasty was established in 1526 by Babur, an emir of Central Asia who followed in the footsteps of his predecessor, Timur, and invaded what was then known as the Indian Subcontinent. Babur, through his mother's lineage, was also a descendant of the Mongol Emperor Genghis (d. 1227). The name ‘Mughal’ is derived from the Persian words for ‘Mongols’. Three emperors ruled during this period: Akbar (1580-1650), Jahangir (1650- 1702), and finally Shah Jahan (1702-1804).. 4