Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Mughal School of Miniature Painting

Question:

Mention the name of the painter of the famous miniature painting of Mughal School "Kabir and Raidas".

Options:

Haji Madei

Ustad Mansoor

Ustad Faquirullah Khan

Bhag

Correct Answer:

Ustad Faquirullah Khan

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3- Ustad Faquirullah Khan

Kabir and Raidas: This horizontal painting of Sant Kabir shows him weaving garments on his loom in a meditating mood. Another saint, Raidas sitting close to him is also in the same mood. The painting was painted during Shah Jahan's period. It is the best-documented example of the respect given to religious Saints by the Mughals. On paper, Ustad Faquirullah Khan made this painting in the tempera style. He was the head painter in Shah Jahan's workshop. A simple and peaceful life in the villages was shown in the painting.