Which of the following artists did NOT belong to the court atelier of Akbar?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Haji Madni
Option (1) Daswant — An artist of Akbar’s court atelier. He was the master artist who supervised the Razm Nama, made for Akbar.
Option (2) Govardhan — An artist of Akbar’s court atelier. He was celebrated for his visuals of court scenes in Akbar’s time.
Option (3) Miskin — An artist of Akbar’s court atelier. He is named with Govardhan for court scenes in Akbar’s time.
Option (4) Haji Madni — Not an artist of Akbar’s court atelier. His painting of Dara Shikoh’s marriage procession belongs to the period of Shah Jahan.
NCERT (2026-27): “Early Mughal Painting …The Persian translation and illustrated version of the Hindu epic Mahabharata done this period came to be known as Razm Nama. This was completed in 1589 under the supervision of master artist Daswant. This manuscript was scribed in ornate calligraphy and contained 169 paintings. The translation and illustration of the Ramayana were also carried out around this time. Artists like Govardhan and Miskin were celebrated for their visuals of court scenes.” “The Marriage Procession of Dara Shikoh This painting, a work by artist Haji Madni, belongs to the period of Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal in Agra. It is a portrayal of the marriage procession of Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.” |