Though Persian was a common courtly language in the region, Shivaji replaced it with Marathi in his own court, and emphasised Hindu political and courtly traditions.

The narrative largely follows the courtly tradition.

With its emphasis on dance, and in terms of its subject-matter, it represents the courtly traditions of early 17th century opera.

Nevertheless, enough wealth remained in Jaipur for the patronage of fine temples/palaces, continuity of its courtly traditions and the well-being of its citizens and merchant communities.

It is based on venerations of Mary couched in the courtly tradition of Northern French poet-musicians.

For West, as for other expatriate American artists like Copley and Gilbert Stuart, the courtly tradition of painting must have seemed irresistible.

Generally, these are songs of courtly love, but the ones Ms. Hellauer selected are venerations of Mary, couched in the courtly tradition.

Even Mr. Dun's arrays of instruments on the stage may have owed something to the Chinese courtly tradition in which instrumental arrangements were established for different ritual functions.

It was the creation of the urban patriciate, the wealthy and noble, plus some others, possibly those excluded from the Confrérie, who determined to maintain the courtly tradition.

The first Catalan troubadour (trobadors) may be Berenguier de Palazol, active around 1150, who wrote only cançons (love songs in the courtly tradition).