Which one of the following painters is the odd one out, as he is not one of the important painters of the Kangra style?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Molaram
Option (1) Fattu — An important painter of the Kangra style. He was also one of the sons of Manaku and Nainsukh at Prakash Chand’s court in Guler.
Option (2) Purkhu — An important painter of the Kangra style.
Option (3) Molaram — Not a Kangra painter. He is linked with the Garhwal School, a school influenced by the Kangra style of the Sansar Chand phase.
Option (4) Khushala — An important painter of the Kangra style. Like Fattu, he also worked at Prakash Chand’s court.
NCERT (2026-27): “Kangra School …Many other paintings comprise a pictorial record of Sansar Chand and his court. …Fattu, Purkhu and Khushala are important painters of the Kangra style.” “Kangra School …An artist named Molaram is associated with the Garhwal School. Several signed paintings by him have been discovered. This school was influenced by the Kangra style of Sansar Chand phase.” |