Mughal-period artworks in India were diverse yet inclusive. Given this nature, the affluence of these artworks surpasses which painting of that time?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Conventional and indigenous Indian and Iranian painting
Option (1) Conventional and indigenous Indian and European painting — Incorrect. The painting surpassed was Indian and Iranian. European is one of the cultures blended into Mughal painting, not the painting it surpassed.
Option (2) Contemporary Deccani and Iranian painting — Incorrect. Deccani painting is a separate school of the Deccan, of the same period as the Mughals. Mughal art is compared here with Indian and Iranian painting, not Deccani.
Option (3) Conventional and indigenous Indian and Iranian painting — Correct. Given its diverse yet inclusive nature, the affluence of Mughal-period artworks surpasses the conventional and indigenous Indian and Iranian painting of that time.
Option (4) Contemporary Rajasthani and European painting — Incorrect. Rajasthani painting is the separate school of the Rajput courts, not the one named in this comparison. European is a culture blended into Mughal painting, not the painting it surpassed.
NCERT (2026-27): “Influences on Mughal Painting …The arts of this period reflect a synthesis of foreign influences and indigenous flavour. The peak of Mughal painting presented a highly sophisticated blend of the Islamic, Hindu and European visual culture and aesthetics. Given this diverse yet inclusive nature, the affluence of the artworks produced in India during this period surpasses the conventional and indigenous Indian and Iranian painting of that time. The significance of this style lies in the purpose and efforts of its patrons and the unmatched skill of its artists.…” |