Match the persons of the early Mughal period in List-I with their descriptions in List-II.
| List-I (Person) | List-II (Description) |
| A. Babur | I. Began the Hamza Nama illustrations |
| B. Humayun | II. Wrote an autobiography |
| C. Abul Fazal | III. Safavid ruler who sheltered Humayun |
| D. Shah Tahmasp | IV. Court historian of Akbar |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
| List-I | List-II | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (A) Babur | (II) Wrote an autobiography | Babur’s detailed accounts are in the Baburnama, his autobiography. |
| (B) Humayun | (I) Started the project of illustration of the Hamza Nama | Humayun started the Hamza Nama project. His son Akbar continued it. |
| (C) Abul Fazal | (IV) Court historian of Akbar | Abul Fazal was the court historian of Akbar. He wrote about Akbar’s passion for the arts. |
| (D) Shah Tahmasp | (III) Safavid ruler who gave shelter to Humayun | Dethroned by Sher Shah, Humayun took refuge in the court of the Safavid Persian ruler, Shah Tahmasp. |
NCERT (2026-27): “Early Mughal Painting …Babur had a dynamic taste for a variety of arts. Babur’s detailed accounts in Baburnama, his autobiography, are narratives of the emperor’s political carrier and artistic passion.… Babur was succeeded by his son Humayun in 1530, who unfortunately fell prey to political unrest, and his life took many unexpected turns. Dethroned by an Afghan, Sher Khan (Sher Shah), Humayun took refuge in the court of the Safavid Persian ruler, Shah Tahmasp.” “Early Mughal Painting …Not much is known about the size and composition of Humayun’s workshop in India. However, it is known that he started the project of illustration of Hamza Nama that was continued by his son and successor Akbar. The tradition and fascination for painting started by Humayun was carried forward by his illustrious son Akbar (1556–1605). Abul Fazal, the court historian of Akbar, writes about Akbar’s passion for arts.” |