Several artists are linked with particular Pahari schools of painting. Which of the following pairs of artist and school is correctly matched?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Molaram – Garhwal School
Option (1) Devida – Kullu School — Incorrect. Devida was a tarkhan (carpenter–painter) of Basohli. He painted a magnificent Rasamanjari series for his patron Kirpal Pal, ruler of Basohli.
Option (2) Molaram – Garhwal School — Correct. Molaram is the artist associated with the Garhwal School, which drew on the Kangra style of the Sansar Chand phase.
Option (3) Nainsukh – Nurpur School — Incorrect. Nainsukh was a Guler artist. He became the court painter of Raja Balwant Singh of Jasrota and shaped the Guler School.
Option (4) Manaku – Chamba School — Incorrect. Manaku, Nainsukh’s brother, worked at Guler for Raja Govardhan Chand. He later served Sansar Chand of Kangra.
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NCERT (2026-27): “Kangra School …Rulers of Mandi were ardent worshippers of Vishnu and Shiva. Hence, apart from the Krishna Lila themes, Shaivite subjects were also painted. An artist named Molaram is associated with the Garhwal School. Several signed paintings by him have been discovered. This school was influenced by the Kangra style of Sansar Chand phase.” |