In Ragini Pathamsika of Raga Hindola, nearly all forms are emphasised with dark line. In which other paintings is this also observable?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Mural paintings of Ajanta
Option (1) Lepakshi frescoes — Incorrect. Lepakshi is recalled in Ahmadnagar paintings for the long scarf below the hips and the hair rolled in a bun.
Option (2) Gujarati manuscripts — Incorrect. Their margin decoration is recalled in the stylised plants beside the Throne of Prosperity.
Option (3) Mural paintings of Ajanta — Correct. The dark outline is observable in the mural paintings of Ajanta, painted centuries ago.
Option (4) Miniatures of the Nujum al-Ulum — Incorrect. This Bijapur encyclopaedia of 1570 is noted for its miniatures of weapons, utensils and constellations.
NCERT (2026-27): “Ragini Pathamsika of Raga Hindola …The figures may be said to be stylised in the sense that the character of their physiology, including the face has been almost constructed on formulaic details. Nearly all forms are deeply emphasied with dark line. This is interestingly observable in the mural paintings of Ajanta, too, which were painted centuries ago.…”
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