Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Mughal School of Miniature Painting

Question:

How did Prince Salim (Jahangir) differ from Akbar in terms of artistic preferences?

Options:

He focused on politically and religiously significant aspects

He encouraged delicate observations and fine details

He commissioned military-themed paintings only

None of the above

Correct Answer:

He encouraged delicate observations and fine details

Explanation:

Answer:  He encouraged delicate observations and fine details
Unlike Akbar, Prince Salim (Jahangir) had a curious taste and encouraged delicate observations and fine details in art.

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.