Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Rajasthani Schools of Painting

Question:

Who was Raja Bharmal, and what connection did he have with Akbar?

Options:

Ruler of Agra, married his wife to Akbar

Ruler of Amer, married his daughter to Akbar

Ruler of Agra, married his daughter to Akbar

Ruler of Amer, sold his daughter to Akbar

Correct Answer:

Ruler of Amer, married his daughter to Akbar

Explanation:

Answer:  Ruler of Amer, married his daughter to Akbar

The Jaipur School of painting originated in its former capital Amer, which was nearest of all large Rajput states to Mughal capitals — Agra and Delhi. Rulers of Jaipur from the earliest times maintained cordial relations with the Mughal emperors, who strongly influenced the aesthetics at Amer. Raja Bharmal (1548–1575) married his daughter to Akbar. His son Bhagwant Das (1575–1592) was a close friend of Akbar and his son Man Singh, in turn, was Akbar’s most trusted general.