Akbar’s atelier translated and illustrated revered Hindu texts. Consider the following statements:
(A) The translation and illustration of the Ramayana were carried out around the time of the Razm Nama.
(B) Royal court scenes, portraits and depiction of accurate flora and fauna were favourite themes of the Mughal artists.
(C) The colours of Mughal painting were transparent and were obtained from natural sources by grinding and mixing pigments.
(D) The Razm Nama was completed under the supervision of the master artist Miskin.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Two
A. The translation and illustration of the Ramayana were carried out around the time of the Razm Nama. — Correct. The Mahabharata was translated into Persian as the Razm Nama, and the Ramayana was also translated and illustrated around this time.
B. Royal court scenes, portraits and depiction of accurate flora and fauna were favourite themes of the Mughal artists. — Correct. These were among the favourite themes of the Mughal artists.
C. The colours of Mughal painting were transparent and were obtained from natural sources by grinding and mixing pigments. — Incorrect. The colours were opaque, not transparent, though they did come from natural sources.
D. The Razm Nama was completed under the supervision of the master artist Miskin. — Incorrect. The Razm Nama was completed under Daswant. Miskin, like Govardhan, was celebrated for his visuals of court scenes.
NCERT (2026-27): “Early Mughal Painting …Akbar envisioned cultural integration and commissioned translation of several revered Hindu texts. He commissioned translation and illustration of revered Sanskrit texts into Persian. The Persian translation and illustrated version of the Hindu epic Mahabharata done this period came to be known as Razm Nama. This was completed in 1589 under the supervision of master artist Daswant. This manuscript was scribed in ornate calligraphy and contained 169 paintings. The translation and illustration of the Ramayana were also carried out around this time. Artists like Govardhan and Miskin were celebrated for their visuals of court scenes.” “Influences on Mughal Painting …The Mughal style offered subtlety and finesse, portrayed almost three-dimensional figures and created optical reality. The royal court scenes, portraits, depiction of accurate flora and fauna were some of the favourite themes of the Mughal artists.” “Colours and Technique of Mughal Painting The painters in the atelier were also masters of art making colours. Mughal paintings were made on handmade paper, which was prepared especially for this purpose. The colours were opaque and were obtained from natural sources by grinding and mixing pigments to obtain perfect shades of colours.” |