Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Pahari Schools of Painting

Question:

Under whose patronage did painting in the Kangra region flourish?

Options:

Raja Sansar Chand

Prakash Chand

Govardhan Chand

Raja Ghamand Chand

Correct Answer:

Raja Sansar Chand

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1- Raja Sansar Chand

Painting in the Kangra region blossomed under the patronage of a remarkable ruler, Raja Sansar Chand (1775–1823). It is believed that when Prakash Chand of Guler came under grave financial crisis and could no longer maintain his atelier, his master artist, Manaku, and his sons took service under Sansar Chand of Kangra.