The fusion of Indian traditions with European style at this time is evident from Raja Ravi Varma 's oil paintings of sari - clad women in a graceful manner .
By 1858 , the British government took over the task of administration of India under the British Raj .
The fusion of India traditions with European style at this time is evident from Raja Ravi Varma 's oil paintings of sari - clad women in a graceful manner .
By 1858 , the British government took over the task of administration of India under the British Raj .