Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Kings and Chronicles

Question:

Based on the picture shown below, choose the correct option for the question asked.

What is the meaning of 'zarrin qalam' in the context of calligraphy?

Options:

Golden pen

Intricate pen

Intricate calligraphy

Expensive pen

Correct Answer:

Golden pen

Explanation:

A folio in nastaliq, the work of Muhammad Husayn of Kashmir (c.1575-1605), one of the finest calligraphers at Akbar’s court, who was honoured with the title “zarrin qalam” (golden pen) in recognition of the perfectly proportioned curvature of his letters The calligrapher has signed his name on the lower section of the page, taking up almost one-fourth of its space.