In his memoirs, Babur names a painter who, in his view, excelled in the representation of hairstyle. Who was he?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Shah Muzaffar
Option (1) Bihzad — Incorrect. Babur also names Bihzad, but for his dainty work and admirable bearded faces, not for hairstyle.
Option (2) Shah Muzaffar — Correct. Babur thought Shah Muzaffar excelled in the representation of hairstyle.
Option (3) Mir Sayyid Ali — Incorrect. Mir Sayyid Ali was a Persian artist invited by Humayun, Babur’s son, to set up a studio in his court.
Option (4) Abd us Samad — Incorrect. Abd us Samad also came to Humayun’s court from Persia, with Mir Sayyid Ali.
NCERT (2026-27): “Early Mughal Painting …Among the artists, who find mention in Babur’s memoirs is Bihzad. Bihzad’s work was dainty but he did not draw the faces well; he used to greatly lengthen the double chin (ghab-ghab); and drew bearded faces admirably. Bihzad was a master artist from the Persian school of painting, Herat (now in present day Afghanistan), and was known for his sophisticated compositions and colour tints. Also, Shah Muzaffar finds a mention as a painter, who Babur thought excelled in the representation of hairstyle.…” |