Answer: Maratha paintings are an art style that began to develop in the latter half of the 17th century C.E.
- This style consists of coloured paintings found as murals and as miniatures in manuscripts.
- Murals in the Maratha style can be seen in old wadas at Wai, Menavali and Satara in Maharashtra.
- The style was influenced by the Rajput and European styles of painting.
- Such painting styles help us understand the life style, attire and customs of the times.