Nainsukh was a painter born in Guler. To which place did he move from his hometown?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Jasrota
Option (1) Jasrota — Correct. Nainsukh left Guler and moved to Jasrota, where Balwant Singh became his greatest patron.
Option (2) Kangra — Incorrect. Manaku and his sons took service under Sansar Chand of Kangra. Nainsukh is not said to have moved there.
Option (3) Chamba — Incorrect. Chamba is a hill state to which Basohli ateliers spread. Nainsukh did not move there.
Option (4) Kullu — Incorrect. Kullu is known for the Shangri Ramayana set. Nainsukh did not move there.
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NCERT (2026-27): “Guler School …Nainsukh appears to have left his hometown in Guler and moved to Jasrota. He is believed to have initially worked for Mian Zoravar Singh, whose son and successor Balwant Singh of Jasrota was to become his greatest patron.” “Kangra School …It is believed that when Prakash Chand of Guler came under grave financial crisis and could no longer maintain his atelier, his master artist, Manaku, and his sons took service under Sansar Chand of Kangra.” |