Practicing Success
Observe the image given below and answer the following questions: |
Where is the painting shown above currently housed? |
Louvre Museum, Paris British Museum, London National Museum, New Delhi Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |
National Museum, New Delhi |
Answer: National Museum, New Delhi The painting shows Chand Bibi, the Queen of Bijapur, one of the most prosperous and culturally refined Deccani state. Chand Bibi resisted the Mughal political attempts to overtake the state by Emperor Akbar. A revered and accomplished ruler, Chand Bibi was a great sportsperson. Here, she is showing playing chaugan, the other name for equestrian polo game, a popular royal sport of the time. The painting appears to be provincial of much later period, and is in the collection of National Museum, New Delhi, India. |