Which of the following rulers brought the Persian master artists 'Mir Sayyid Ali' and 'Abd us Samad' to India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Humayun
During his exile in Persia, Humayun saw the skill of the artists at Shah Tahmasp’s court. When he regained power in India, he brought master artists back with him. He invited Mir Sayyid Ali and Abd us Samad to set up a studio in his court.
NCERT (2026-27): “Early Mughal Painting …Impressed by the artists and with an ambition to recreate such art workshops in India, Humayun brought back with him the master artists when he regained power in India. He invited two Persian artists — Mir Sayyid Ali and Abd us Samad to establish a studio in his court and carry out royal paintings.…” |