| Points of Difference | Rajput Style | Mughal Style |
| Type | Initially based on mural and fresco forms. In the later period, the miniature painting form became dominant. | It is based on the Persian miniature painting style. |
| Themes | It is usually devotional or religious in nature. | It usually depicts the Mughal emperor and his household.
The royal pomp, battles and hunting scenes were also very popular. |
| Peculiarity | It uses Hindu symbols like the lotus, peacock, and swan very frequently. | They focus either on the person in the picture or on trees, camels, and falcons. |
| Time period | 17th-18th century was the major period. | 16th-18th century |