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The 'Hamzanama', a large illustrated manuscript commissioned by Akbar, depicted adventures of Amir Hamza.

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Answer: True

Hamzanama (1562-1577) was commissioned by Akbar, featuring 1,400 large paintings on cloth depicting Amir Hamza's adventures. It marked the maturation of Mughal painting, blending Persian, Indian, and European styles.

Topic Painting - Mughal Miniatures
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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