Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Manuscript Painting Tradition

Question:

Besides recipes, what other sections are included in the Nimatnama?

1) Detailed maps
2) Stories of historical battles
3) Methods for preparation of medicines, cosmetics, perfumes, and directions on their use
4) Religious teachings

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

Methods for preparation of medicines, cosmetics, perfumes, and directions on their use
Nimatnama includes a section on hunting as well as methods for preparation of medicines, cosmetics, perfumes, and directions on their use.

Nimatnama (Book of Delicacies) the most representative example of the Sultanate School of Painting was painted at Mandu during the reign of Nasir Shah Khalji (1500–1510 CE). It is a book of recipes with a section on hunting, and also has methods for preparation of medicines, cosmetics, perfumes and directions on their use. Stories with undertones of Sufi ideas were also gaining favour and Laurchanda paintings are example of this genre.