The Mughal emperors were patrons of many art forms. Consider the following statements:
(A) Every Mughal successor contributed towards enhancing the status of calligraphy, painting, architecture, bookmaking and book illustration projects.
(B) Jahangir had fine falcons brought to his collection painted, and these images were included in the Jahangirnama.
(C) The Mughal atelier consisted of calligraphers, painters, sculptors and binders.
(D) Mughal paintings recorded and documented significant events, personalities and interests of the emperors.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B) and (D) only
(A) Every Mughal successor contributed towards enhancing the status of calligraphy, painting, architecture, bookmaking and book illustration projects. — Correct. Each emperor added to these arts by his own taste and preferences.
(B) Jahangir had fine falcons brought to his collection painted, and these images were included in the Jahangirnama. — Correct. As a keen connoisseur, Jahangir had his falcons painted for his official biography, the Jahangirnama.
(C) The Mughal atelier consisted of calligraphers, painters, sculptors and binders. — Incorrect. The atelier had calligraphers, painters, gilders and binders. Sculptors are not named.
(D) Mughal paintings recorded and documented significant events, personalities and interests of the emperors. — Correct. The paintings served as a record of the emperors, meant to be seen by the royals only.
NCERT (2026-27): “The Mughal School of Miniature Painting …The Mughals were patrons of various art forms. Every Mughal successor, based on his taste and preferences, contributed towards enhancing the status of art, viz., calligraphy, painting, architecture, bookmaking, book illustration projects, etc.” “Influences on Mughal Painting …The Mughal atelier consisted of calligraphers, painters, gilders and binders. Paintings recorded and documented significant events, personalities and interests of the emperors. These were meant to be seen by the royals only.” “Falcon on a Bird Rest This painting by Ustad Mansur, Nadir ul Asr, a title received from Jahangir, is in the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, USA. Jahangir had fine falcons brought to his collection, and as a keen connoisseur, he had them painted. These images were included in his official biography Jahangirnama.” |