Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Kings and Chronicles

Question:

Based on the picture shown below, choose the correct option for the question asked.

The picture shows a folio in 'nastaliq ' (a form of calligraphy). This work was done by ________________who was one of the finest calligrapher in the court of Akbar?

Options:

Muhammad Husayn of Kashmir

Muhammad Khan of Kashmir

Muhammad Iqbal of Kashmir

Naseeruddin of Kashmir

Correct Answer:

Muhammad Husayn of Kashmir

Explanation:

The folio in nastaliq is the work of Muhammad Husayn of Kashmir (c.1575-1605) who was one of the finest calligraphers at Akbar’s court, and was honoured with the title “zarrin qalam” (golden pen) in recognition of the perfectly proportioned curvature of his letters The calligrapher has signed his name on the lower section of the page, taking up almost one-fourth of its space.