A Golconda manuscript of a Sufi poem with paraphrased prose is illustrated with more than 20 miniatures. The men’s and women’s costumes in it indicate the fashion trend under which ruler?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Ibrahim II of Bijapur
Option (1) Ali Adil Shah I of Bijapur — Incorrect. Ali Adil Shah I was the earlier patron of the Bijapur school, before Ibrahim II. The costumes are not linked to him.
Option (2) Ibrahim II of Bijapur — Correct. The costumes in the Sufi poem manuscript follow the fashion trend under Ibrahim II of Bijapur.
Option (3) Ibrahim Qutb Shah of Golconda — Incorrect. Ibrahim Qutb Shah ruled Golconda from 1550 to 1580. He is named in the Ahmadnagar section, not for these costumes.
Option (4) Hussain Nizam Shah I of Ahmadnagar — Incorrect. Hussain Nizam Shah I was a ruler of Ahmadnagar. The costumes are not linked to him.
NCERT (2026-27): “Golconda School of Painting …A manuscript of a Sufi poem with paraphrased prose is richly illustrated with more than 20 miniatures. Gold is again freely used. A peculiar feature seen is the colouring of the skies in gold and blue in separate bands. The men’s and women’s costumes indicate the fashion trend under Ibrahim II of Bijapur. The trees in the landscapes are of Deccani type, which are richly coloured and have a tinted edge…” |