Where did the Kangra style initiate a local school of Hindu book illumination during 1846–1885?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Kashmir
Option (1) Mandi — Incorrect. Mandi is one of the centres where the offshoots of the Basohli style continued; its rulers had Krishna Lila and Shaivite subjects painted.
Option (2) Chamba — Incorrect. Chamba is a centre where the offshoots of the Basohli style continued, with portraits of its rulers in that style.
Option (3) Nurpur — Incorrect. Nurpur is also a centre of a Basohli offshoot; its artists kept Basohli colours with Kangra figure types.
Option (4) Kashmir — Correct. In Kashmir (1846–1885), the Kangra style initiated a local school of Hindu book illumination.
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NCERT (2026-27): “Kangra School …The Kangra School came to fore in the 1780s while the offshoots of the Basohli style emerged and continued in centres such as Chamba, Kullu, Nurpur, Mankot, Jasrota, Mandi, Bilaspur, Jammu and others with some of their specific characteristics. In Kashmir (1846–1885), the Kangra style initiated a local school of Hindu book illumination. The Sikhs employed other Kangra painters eventually.…” |