200 years witnessed a substantial period of influence of British imperialism on India, which further intensified into an 89-year direct rule over the motherland. How fascinating it is that, throughout this grim era when our people and lands were being exploited our identity endured through the medium of our art. Despite the indeterminate path to freedom, our cultural heritage outlived our struggles and thrived alongside the nation's eventual prosperity. Let’s explore some of the prominent Indian art forms that endured the colonial period, how they managed to survive, and their continued importance today.