What was the role of Abul Hasan at the court of Jahangir?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Painter
Abul Hasan was a painter, the son of the Iranian painter Aqa Riza. Jahangir employed them both to raise the sophistication of painting in his atelier. Calligraphers, gilders and binders also worked in the Mughal atelier, but Abul Hasan is named for painting.
NCERT (2026-27): “The Mughal School of Miniature Painting Akbar had formalised the Mughal miniature style and set standards, which were further taken to new heights by his son Jahangir (1605–1627). Prince Salim, (Jahangir) showed interest in art from an early age. Unlike his father Akbar, who commissioned paintings and manuscripts of politically and religiously significant aspects, Prince Salim had a curious taste and encouraged delicate observations and fine details. Jahangir employed Aqa Riza, a well-known Iranian painter and his son Abul Hasan to achieve unparalleled sophistication in painting.” |