SSC
INDIAN ART
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Guler
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Mewar
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Bundi
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Kishengarh
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Junagarh.
Detailed explanation-2: -While it was Buddhism in the east, it was Jainism that inspired the miniature artistic movement of the Western Indian style of miniature painting. This form prevailed in the regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Malwa, from the 12th-16th century AD.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Palas of Bengal are said to be the pioneers of Indian miniature paintings. This art form reached its peak during the Mughal Rule. This art form was carried forward by various artists of painting schools of Rajasthan, such as Kishangarh, Bundi, Jaipur, Mewar and Marwar.
Detailed explanation-4: -It emerged from Persian miniature painting (itself partly of Chinese origin) and developed in the court of the Mughal Empire of the 16th to 18th centuries.