Prakash Chand of Guler shared his father’s passion for art. Which of the following was NOT one of the sons of Manaku and Nainsukh who worked as artists in his court?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Molaram
Option (1) Molaram — Not one of the artists in Prakash Chand’s court. Molaram is not among the sons of Manaku and Nainsukh named there. He is an artist associated with the Garhwal School.
Option (2) Khushala — One of the artists in Prakash Chand’s court. Khushala is named among these sons.
Option (3) Fattu — One of the artists in Prakash Chand’s court. Fattu is named among these sons.
Option (4) Gaudhu — One of the artists in Prakash Chand’s court. Gaudhu is named among these sons too.
NCERT (2026-27): “Guler School …Manaku, too, did numerous portraits of his enthusiastic patron Raja Govardhan Chand and his family. Prakash Chand, successor of Govardhan Chand, shared his father’s passion for art and had sons of Manaku and Nainsukh, Khushala, Fattu and Gaudhu as artists in his court.” “Kangra School …An artist named Molaram is associated with the Garhwal School.…” |