Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Deccani Schools of Painting

Question:

Who is the author of 'Nauras-Nama'?

Options:

Akbar

Hussain Nizam Shah I

Ibrahim II of Bijapur

Muhammad Qutb Shah

Correct Answer:

Ibrahim II of Bijapur

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Ibrahim II of Bijapur

The school of Bijapur was patronised by Ali Adil Shah I (1558–1580) and his successor Ibrahim II (1580–1627), both patrons of art and literature. The latter was also an expert in Indian music and author of a book on this subject, Nauras-nama. He was the owner of Nujum al-Ulum manuscript and might have commissioned the Ragamala series in the 1590s.