Which Mughal manuscript, one of the most exuberant painting projects of its court atelier, has a title meaning ‘The Chronicles of the King’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Padshahnama
Option (1) Padshahnama — Correct. The Padshahnama, made in Shah Jahan’s atelier, means ‘The Chronicles of the King’.
Option (2) Razm Nama — Incorrect. The Razm Nama is the Persian version of the Mahabharata, made under Akbar with master artist Daswant.
Option (3) Jahangirnama — Incorrect. The Jahangirnama is the source of Jahangir in Darbar by Abul Hasan and Manohar. It is not the title meaning the chronicles of the king.
Option (4) Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri — Incorrect. The Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri is the memoirs of Jahangir, telling of his interest in arts.
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NCERT (2026-27): “The Mughal School of Miniature Painting …Padshahnama (The Chronicles of the King) is one of the most exuberant painting projects undertaken by his court atelier and reflects the extraordinary manuscript that presents the height that Indian miniature painting achieved. The Mughal painting during this time depicted the impressive play of multiple perspectives, enchanting palate of colours and sophisticated compositions to portray royal, historical and mystic subjects.” |