Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Pahari Schools of Painting

Question:

Why were fewer paintings done in Kangra until 1786?

Options:

Painting was a tabboo

Lack of color and paper

Mughal ruled until 1786

Lack of skill among people

Correct Answer:

Mughal ruled until 1786

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3- Mughal ruled until 1786

Raja Sansar Chand established supremacy of Kangra over all surrounding hill states. Tira Sujanpur emerged as the most prolific centre of painting under his patronage. An earlier phase of Kangra kalam paintings is witnessed in Alampur and the most matured paintings were painted at Nadaun, where Sansar Chand shifted later in his life. All these centres were on the banks of river Beas. Alampur along with river Beas can be recognised in some paintings. Less number of paintings was done in Kangra as it remained under the Mughals till 1786, and later, the Sikhs.