The Nimatnama is the most representative example of the Sultanate School of Painting. During whose reign was it painted?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Nasir Shah Khalji
Option (1) Ibrahim Adil Shah II — Incorrect. He was a Sultan of Bijapur in the Deccan. He did not rule at Mandu.
Option (2) Humayun — Incorrect. He was a Mughal emperor. The Nimatnama belongs to the Sultanate School, not to the Mughal court.
Option (3) Akbar — Incorrect. He was a Mughal emperor too. The Nimatnama was not painted under him.
Option (4) Nasir Shah Khalji — Correct. The Nimatnama, a book of recipes, was painted at Mandu during the reign of Nasir Shah Khalji.
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NCERT (2026-27): “Western Indian School of Painting …Nimatnama (Book of Delicacies) the most representative example of this school was painted at Mandu during the reign of Nasir Shah Khalji (1500–1510 CE). It is a book of recipes with a section on hunting, and also has methods for preparation of medicines, cosmetics, perfumes and directions on their use.” |