Humayun was a great patron of painting and calligraphy. What was the Nigaar Khana that he founded?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A painting workshop
The Nigaar Khana founded by Humayun was a painting workshop.
NCERT (2026-27): “Early Mughal Painting …A bibliophile of discerning sensitivity, Humayun’s rule began a period of intense patronage for the art of painting and calligraphy. … He founded the Nigaar Khana (painting workshop), which was also a part of his library. Not much is known about the size and composition of Humayun’s workshop in India.” |