Which artist is associated with the Garhwal School of Pahari painting, a school influenced by the Kangra style of the Sansar Chand phase?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Molaram
Option (1) Molaram — Correct. Molaram is associated with the Garhwal School; several signed paintings by him have been discovered.
Option (2) Nainsukh — Incorrect. Nainsukh was the court artist of Balwant Singh at Jasrota.
Option (3) Manaku — Incorrect. Manaku worked at Guler and later took service under Sansar Chand of Kangra.
Option (4) Purkhu — Incorrect. Purkhu is named among the important painters of the Kangra style, not with the Garhwal School.
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NCERT (2026-27): (p.79) “…An artist named Molaram is associated with the Garhwal School. Several signed paintings by him have been discovered. This school was influenced by the Kangra style of Sansar Chand phase.” |