A.D. Mughal emperors brought along with their rule the practices and customs of the Islamic religion. India also houses colonies ruled by several countries. Hindu temples and other sites around the country are adorned with elaborate sculptures, and all religions have great architectural marvels, among the most famous of which is the Taj Mahal. Rajasthan and Tanjore are famous for their paintings, and several areas are reknowned for their work with silk, weaving, and dyeing. Indian clothing is known for its brightness and variety of color.
Cottage industries create pottery, clothing, furniture, tapestries, and other fine hand-made works.
India's literary history is also world-famous. Poets like Tagore, Kalidas, Bharathiyar, and Kamban have composed poetry in their respective languages. Bengali, Sanskrit, Hindi, Telegu and Tamil are rich in literature, as are some of the other languages as well. This intense interest in the movements of heavenly bodies led to a detailed understanding of mathematics and calculation, from simple arithmetic to calculus and higher math. As a result, several Indian plants and products have been found to have potent medicinal properties.