Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Rajasthani Schools of Painting

Question:

Identify the incorrect statement regarding Rao Bhao Singh.

Options:

He was an enthusiastic, self-indulging patron of the Bundi school.

He reigned from 1659 to 1682.

He was made the governor of Delhi by Shahjahan.

None of them.

Correct Answer:

He was made the governor of Delhi by Shahjahan.

Explanation:

Answer: He was made the governor of Delhi by Shahjahan is incorrect as Rao Chattar Sal (1631–1659) (his father) was made the governor of Delhi by Shahjahan.

The Bundi school blossomed under the patronage of two rulers — Rao Chattar Sal (1631–1659), who was made the governor of Delhi by Shahjahan and played a conspicuous role in the subjugation of the Deccan; and his son Rao Bhao Singh (1659–1682), who was an enthusiastic, self-indulging patron as revealed from numerous portraits that he commissioned of himself and other dated works. Innovative developments have been observed under the reigns of his successors Aniruddha Singh (1682–1702) and Budh Singh, whose whiskered face is visible in many portraits. Despite numerous political disputes and having lost his kingdom four times, he is known to have encouraged the art of painting.