Paintings of the Golconda School draw one’s attention to which of the following, worn by both women and men?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Gold jewellery
Option (1) Elegant tight-fitting caps — Incorrect. The tight-fitting cap is worn by Muhammad Qutb Shah in his portrait on a diwan. It is part of the Golconda dress of a ruler.
Option (2) Jamas with pointed tails — Incorrect. The jama with pointed tails is male costume, frequently seen in early Akbari miniatures.
Option (3) Gold jewellery — Correct. Golconda visuals draw attention to the gold jewellery worn by both women and men.
Option (4) White coats with embroidered vertical bands — Incorrect. The white coat with embroidered vertical bands is worn by the young prince in the earliest Golconda miniatures.
NCERT (2026-27): “Golconda School of Painting Golconda became an independent state in 1512. By the end of the sixteenth century, it was the wealthiest of the Deccan kingdoms. … Early in the seventeenth century, diamonds were discovered, expanding the source of revenue. The visuals from Golconda draw one’s attention to the gold jewellery worn by both women and men. Besides, the themes of Golconda paintings gained exceptional fame.” |