Which text was one of the favourite texts of the hill artists at Basohli, as well as, Kullu?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Ramayana
Option (1) Nala Damayanti — Incorrect. Nala Damayanti is named among the popular themes of the Kangra style, not of Basohli and Kullu.
Option (2) Ramayana — Correct. The Sanskrit epic Ramayana was a favourite text of the hill artists at both Basohli and Kullu.
Option (3) Bihari Satsai — Incorrect. Bihari Satsai is also named among the Kangra themes, not of Basohli and Kullu.
Option (4) Kavipriya — Incorrect. Kavipriya is the text by Keshav Das that gives the account of Baramasa. It is not named as a favourite text at Basohli and Kullu.
NCERT (2026-27): “Basohli School …The Sanskrit epic, Ramayana, was one of the favourite texts of the hill artists at Basohli, as well as, Kullu. This set derives its name from ‘Shangri’, the place of residence of a branch of the Kullu royal family, patrons and formerly possessors of this set.” “Kangra School …Most popular themes that were painted were the Bhagvata Purana, Gita Govinda, Nala Damayanti, Bihari Satsai, Ragamala and Baramasa.” |