Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Mughal School of Miniature Painting

Question:

Which Mughal emperor's court atelier undertook the exuberant painting project of Padshahnama?

1) Akbar
2) Jahangir
3) Aurangzeb
4) Shah Jahan

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

4

Explanation:

Answer: Shah Jahan
The exuberant painting project of Padshahnama was undertaken by the court atelier of Shah Jahan.

Padshahnama (The Chronicles of the King) is one of the most exuberant painting projects undertaken by Shah Jahan's court atelier and reflects the extraordinary manuscript that presents the height that Indian miniature painting achieved. The Mughal painting during this time depicted the impressive play of multiple perspectives, enchanting palate of colours and sophisticated compositions to portray royal, historical and mystic subjects.