Humayun was a bibliophile of discerning sensitivity. His rule began a period of intense patronage for which arts?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Painting and calligraphy
Option (1) Architecture and bookmaking — Incorrect. These are among the arts the Mughals as a whole raised in status. Neither is named for Humayun’s rule.
Option (2) Painting and calligraphy — Correct. Humayun’s rule began intense patronage for painting and calligraphy.
Option (3) Painting and architecture — Incorrect. Painting is right, but the second art is calligraphy, not architecture.
Option (4) Calligraphy and architecture — Incorrect. Calligraphy is right, but the second art is painting, not architecture.
NCERT (2026-27): “Early Mughal Painting …A bibliophile of discerning sensitivity, Humayun’s rule began a period of intense patronage for the art of painting and calligraphy. From his period, we get clear visual and textual documents that testify an active interest in building an artistic repertoire and an imperial atelier. This is an indication of Humayun’s artistic taste and helps us form a picture of Humayun as a connoisseur and an aesthete. He founded the Nigaar Khana (painting workshop), which was also a part of his library.” “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.” |