Miniature paintings emerge out of necessity for illustrating documents; was made on palm leaves, begins during the 11^th and 12^th century. Central India which since the Vedic days excelled in her achievements in the field of art; there developed Orcha - Datia in Bundelkhand, an art school of central India, are known for its excellent and elaborate illustration to Ramayana, Mahabarat, Bhagwat Puran etc. Orcha-Datia painting is a particular style of Bundelkhand paintings, generally confined to illustrations and inscriptions on the page, done in miniatures; and which emerged, developed and took shape during the period of the art lover emperors from 17^th to till 20^th century. Paintings on Ramayana series of Datia School were the earliest reported subject for the Datia artist to paint which they adopted from its neighboring city Orcha. Shri Rams life teaches how to maintain different ideal relationships. These paintings are the best and the unique work of the artist, visitor could imagine these painting of Mughal. There are number of paintings and its poetic temperament which make Orcha-Datia miniatures to attain the softness of Kangra School. Its Bhagvat puran series has the same charming face as the Kangra Bhagvat series. After observing the paintings of Datia style, we can say that these paintings are the best sources to understand the historical, mythological paintings.