Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Manuscript Painting Tradition

Question:

Identify the book with which the painting is associated:

Options:

Ramayana

Nimatnama

Bhagvada Purana

Rihla

Correct Answer:

Nimatnama

Explanation:

Nimatnama, Mandu,1550, British Library, London.

Nimatnama (Book of Delicacies) the most representative example of the Sultanate School of Painting was painted at Mandu during the reign of Nasir Shah Khalji (1500–1510 CE). It is a book of recipes with a section on hunting, and also has methods for preparation of medicines, cosmetics, perfumes and directions on their use. Stories with undertones of Sufi ideas were also gaining favour and Laurchanda paintings are example of this genre.