Both the grandeur and the syncretism of the Mughal empire were reflected in the very considerable cultural achievements over which they presided. Some of the finest literary and artistic achievements of the Mughals were their illuminated manuscripts. The autobiographies and chronicles of the Mughal emperors were written in flowing Persian, and were brilliant examples of calligraphy and visual illustration. Mughal art reached its zenith of artistic expression in the reign of Jahangir. The Mughal miniature was much more than a single genre, exhibiting much variation as great painters, such as Govardhan and Abul Hasan, gave full play to their individual styles.