Babur recorded his views on the painter Bihzad in his memoirs. He wrote that Bihzad’s work was dainty. Which of the following did Bihzad not draw well?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Faces
Option (1) Bearded faces — Incorrect. Babur wrote that Bihzad drew bearded faces admirably.
Option (2) Compositions — Incorrect. Bihzad was known for his sophisticated compositions and colour tints.
Option (3) Hairstyles — Incorrect. Babur praised Shah Muzaffar for the representation of hairstyle. He says nothing of Bihzad’s hairstyles.
Option (4) Faces — Correct. Babur wrote that Bihzad did not draw the faces well. He greatly lengthened the double chin.
NCERT (2026-27): “Early Mughal Painting …Babur had a keen eye for portraiture and this is also recorded in his memoirs. Among the artists, who find mention in Babur’s memoirs is Bihzad. Bihzad’s work was dainty but he did not draw the faces well; he used to greatly lengthen the double chin (ghab-ghab); and drew bearded faces admirably. Bihzad was a master artist from the Persian school of painting, Herat (now in present day Afghanistan), and was known for his sophisticated compositions and colour tints. Also, Shah Muzaffar finds a mention as a painter, who Babur thought excelled in the representation of hairstyle.” |