Ustad Mansur received the title Nadir ul Asr. Which Mughal emperor gave him this title?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Jahangir
Option (1) Jahangir — Correct. Ustad Mansur received the title Nadir ul Asr from Jahangir.
Option (2) Akbar — Incorrect. Akbar formalised the Mughal miniature style, and his atelier mass produced works. He did not give Mansur this title.
Option (3) Shah Jahan — Incorrect. Shah Jahan, Jahangir’s son, later came to own Mansur’s Zebra. The title was not his gift.
Option (4) Humayun — Incorrect. Humayun is known for inviting master artists to India. He did not give Mansur this title.
NCERT (2026-27): “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.” |