GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mughal painting flourished during the reign of-
A
Shahjahan
B
Akbar
C
Aurangzeb
D
Jahangir
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Jahangir. During Jahangir’s reign (1605-1627), Mughal Paintings reached its zenith. He took inspiration from his life events and pushed for paintings on those scenarios rather than illustrations on fiction.

Detailed explanation-2: -During Jahangir, the Persian and Indian style of painting were fully synthesized. The Indian painting became free from foreign influence during his reign. Jahangir took a deep interest in painting even as a prince. He maintained his own studio apart from Akbar’s large atelier.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ustad Mansur, Abdul Hassan, Farukh Beg, Murad, Madhav were the famous painters in Jahangir’s court.

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