Several Deccani paintings show rulers, musicians and royal sport. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Chaugan – Equestrian polo game
Option (1) Chand Bibi – Queen of Golconda — Incorrect. Chand Bibi is shown as the Queen of Bijapur, not of Golconda. Golconda was another Deccani kingdom.
Option (2) Chaugan – Equestrian polo game — Correct. Chaugan is the other name for equestrian polo, a popular royal sport of the time. Chand Bibi plays it in the painting.
Option (3) Halo of Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah – Political sovereignty — Incorrect. The halo around the Sultan’s head depicts his divinity. The sword in his hand symbolises his political sovereignty.
Option (4) Central musician of Ragini Pathamsika – Sitar — Incorrect. The centrally placed musician plays an Indian instrument that appears to be a veena, not a sitar.
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NCERT (2026-27): “Chand Bibi playing Polo This 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.” “Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah …Here, he is enthroned and we can see him holding the sword in one hand, symbolising his political sovereignty. Besides, a halo is seen around his head, which depicts his divinity.” |