Which statement supports the premise that the influence of the region creeped into the Deccani paintings?

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Option 1: The Mughal conquest of the Deccan significantly influenced the culture of the Deccan, which was reflected in the painting style.

Option 2: The Deccan schools created an aura of romance and intrigue by introducing foreign costumes.

Option 3: The pre-Mughal painting, which was flourishing especially in Malwa and Ahmednagar during this time depicted women wearing a modified northern costume with a choli (bodice) and long braided pigtails; only a long scarf passing around the hips in a Southern fashion.

Option 4: The northern tradition of pre-Mughal painting flourished in Malwa and Ahmednagar at that time, which influenced the idiom of expression and style.

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The answer is 'The pre-Mughal painting, which was flourishing especially in Malwa and Ahmednagar during this time depicted women wearing a modified northern costume with a choli (bodice) and long braided pigtails; only a long scarf passing around the hips in a Southern fashion.'. View full solution:

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