Observe the painting and answer the following questions:
Mention the name of the Royal Sports being played in the painting.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Polo
The painting is Chand Bibi playing Polo. Chand Bibi, the queen of Bijapur, was a great sportsperson. She is shown playing chaugan, the other name for equestrian polo, a popular royal sport of the time.
NCERT (2026-27): “Chand Bibi playing Polo This painting shows Chand Bibi, the Queen of Bijapur, one of the most prosperous and culturally refined Deccani state. Chand Bibi resisted the Mughal political attempts to overtake the state by Emperor Akbar. A revered and accomplished ruler, Chand Bibi was a great sportsperson. Here, she is showing playing chaugan, the other name for equestrian polo game, a popular royal sport of the time.…”
Chand Bibi playing Polo |
