Humayun brought master artists to his court in India. Which of the following statements about Mir Sayyid Ali and Abd us Samad is NOT correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → They were respected particularly for their skills in calligraphy.
Option (1) They were Persian artists. — True of the two artists. Humayun invited these two Persian artists to India.
Option (2) They were respected particularly for their skills in calligraphy. — Not true of the two artists. They were famous and respected for the art of portraiture, not calligraphy.
Option (3) They were invited by Humayun to establish a studio in his court. — True of the two artists. Humayun invited them to set up a studio in his court.
Option (4) They were invited to carry out royal paintings. — True of the two artists. The same invitation asked them to carry out royal paintings.
NCERT (2026-27): “The Mughal School of Miniature Painting …Impressed by the artists and with an ambition to recreate such art workshops in India, Humayun brought back with him the master artists when he regained power in India. He invited two Persian artists — Mir Sayyid Ali and Abd us Samad to establish a studio in his court and carry out royal paintings. It is important to note here that both the artists were famous and respected particularly for their skills in the art of portraiture.” |