Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Mughal School of Miniature Painting

Question:

Observe the painting and answer the questions asked concerning the painting:

How are courtiers placed in the painting "Jahangir in Darbar"?

Options:

Randomly

According to their ranks

In religious order

Around religious symbols

Correct Answer:

According to their ranks

Explanation:

Answer: According to their ranks
The courtiers are easily identifiable as their portraiture is perfect and realistic, and they are placed according to their ranks in the painting.

Jahangir in Darbar from Jahangirnama (now, dispersed), attributed to Abul Hasan and Manohar (1620) is an excellent painting. Jahangir is at the highest level in the centre, where the eyes move immediately from his figured frame to stunning white pillars surrounded by sparkling clear colours and brilliantly framed overhead canopy. On the right side, Khurram stands in attendance with his hands folded, flanked by his son Shuja, son of Mumtaz Mahal, who was raised in the court by Nur Jahan. The courtiers, who are placed according to their ranks, are easily identifiable as their portraiture is perfect and realistic. Father Corsi, a Jesuit priest, has his name inscribed to aid easy identification as he stands with other known nobles in the audience. Elephant and horse add to the ceremonious importance to this event as hands are raised and heads bow to salute Jahangir. The painting is dated 1620 and is currently housed in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.