Which well-known Iranian painter did Jahangir employ to achieve unparalleled sophistication in painting?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Aqa Riza
Option (1) Aqa Riza — Correct. Jahangir employed Aqa Riza, a well-known Iranian painter, and his son Abul Hasan to raise the quality of painting.
Option (2) Bihzad — Incorrect. Bihzad was a master artist of the Persian school of Herat. He is named in Babur’s memoirs, not among Jahangir’s painters.
Option (3) Abd us Samad — Incorrect. He was one of the two Persian artists whom Humayun invited to set up a studio in his court.
Option (4) Mir Sayyid Ali — Incorrect. He was the other Persian artist invited by Humayun, along with Abd us Samad, to carry out royal paintings.
NCERT (2026-27): “Early Mughal 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.…” |