Bishen Singh (1771–1821) of Bundi was a connoisseur of art. Which of the following frequently figures in the paintings of his period?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → The ruler hunting wild animals
Option (1) The ruler in the company of Nath gurus — Incorrect. Paintings of a ruler with the Nath gurus survive from the time of Man Singh of Jodhpur, a follower of the Nath Sampradaya.
Option (2) Radha and Krishna in courtly surroundings — Incorrect. Radha and Krishna in courtly surroundings is the theme of Nihal Chand, who painted for Sawant Singh of Kishangarh.
Option (3) Equestrian portraits of Durgadas — Incorrect. Equestrian portraits of Durgadas became popular in Jodhpur in the period of Ajit Singh.
Option (4) The ruler hunting wild animals — Correct. Bishen Singh had a keen interest in hunting. Paintings of his period often show him hunting wild animals.
NCERT (2026-27): “Bundi School of Painting …Umed Singh’s successor Bishen Singh (1771–1821) ruled Bundi for 48 years and was a connoisseur of art. He had a keen interest in hunting, and him hunting wild animals frequently figures in the paintings of his period. Under his successor Ram Singh (1821–1889), the chitrashalain of the Bundi palace was decorated with mural paintings of royal processions, hunting scenes and episodes of Krishna’s story.…” |