Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Rajasthani Schools of Painting

Question:

What type of portraits of Durgadas Rathore gained popularity during Ajit Singh’s period?

Options:

Military portraits

Hunting portraits

Family portraits

Equestrian (horse riding) portraits

Correct Answer:

Equestrian (horse riding) portraits

Explanation:

Answer: Equestrian (horse riding) portraits
Durgadas’s equestrian (horse riding) portraits became popular during Ajit Singh’s period.

Maharaja Jaswant Singh's successor Ajit Singh (1679–1724) became the king after 25 years of war with Aurangzeb, which was fought by legendary warrior Veer Durgadas Rathore, who successfully recaptured Marwar. Durgadas and his heroism got popularly celebrated in poems and court paintings of Ajit Singh’s period. Durgadas’s equestrian (horse riding) portraits became popular.