Each Mughal emperor in turn patronised painting projects. Arrange the…

Each Mughal emperor in turn patronised painting projects. Arrange the following works in the order of succession of the emperors under whom they were begun:

(A) Padshahnama
(B) Hamza Nama
(C) Akbar Nama
(D) Jahangir enthroned on an Hourglass

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 3

The correct answer is Option (3) → (B), (C), (D), (A)

(B) Hamza Nama — First. Humayun started its illustration; his son Akbar continued it.
(C) Akbar Nama — Second. Akbar succeeded Humayun. The Akbar Nama, an account of his life, was one of the most expensive projects undertaken by Akbar.
(D) Jahangir enthroned on an Hourglass — Third. Jahangir, son of Akbar, came next. Bichitra painted this work for him as his court painter.
(A) Padshahnama — Fourth. Jahangir’s son Prince Khurram ruled as Shah Jahan. The Padshahnama was made by his court atelier.

NCERT (2026-27): “The Mughal School of Miniature Painting …Not much is known about the size and composition of Humayun’s workshop in India. However, it is known that he started the project of illustration of Hamza Nama that was continued by his son and successor Akbar.”

“The Mughal School of Miniature Painting …Akbar Nama, an extraordinary manuscript, containing a detailed account of Akbar’s political and personal life, was one of the most expensive projects undertaken by Akbar.”

“The Mughal School of Miniature Painting …In the painting, Jahangir enthroned on an Hourglass (1625), symbolism is creatively applied by the court painter, Bichitra, who can be seen on the emperor’s right hand corner holding a painting in his hand, which would be his offering to the mighty emperor.”

“The Mughal School of Miniature Painting …The son of Jahangir, Prince Khurram, succeeded the throne of Delhi by the name Shah Jahan (1628–1658). …Padshahnama (The Chronicles of the King) is one of the most exuberant painting projects undertaken by his court atelier and reflects the extraordinary manuscript that presents the height that Indian miniature painting achieved.”