Babur’s memoirs mention the painter Bihzad. Which of the following statements about Bihzad is NOT correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → He was a master artist from the Persian school of painting, Kabul.
Option (1) He greatly lengthened the double chin in his figures. — True of Bihzad. Babur noted that he used to greatly lengthen the double chin (ghab-ghab).
Option (2) He drew bearded faces admirably. — True of Bihzad. Babur wrote that he drew bearded faces admirably.
Option (3) His work was dainty. — True of Bihzad. Babur called his work dainty.
Option (4) He was a master artist from the Persian school of painting, Kabul. — Not true of Bihzad. His school was the Persian school of painting at Herat, not Kabul. Kabul is where Humayun later set up his court.
NCERT (2026-27): “Early Mughal Painting …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.” |