Who coined the term Rajput Paintings in 1916?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Anand Coomaraswamy
The scholar Anand Coomaraswamy coined the term ‘Rajput Paintings’ in 1916 for the schools of Rajasthan and nearby regions. Most of their rulers and patrons were Rajputs.
NCERT (2026-27): “…Scholar Anand Coomaraswamy in 1916 coined the term ‘Rajput Paintings’ to refer to these as most rulers and patrons of these kingdoms were Rajputs.…” |