The Kullu artists of the Shangri Ramayana were influenced in varying degrees by the styles of which places?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Basohli and Bilaspur
Option (1) Basohli and Bilaspur — Correct. The works of the Kullu artists of this set were influenced in varying degrees by the styles of Basohli and Bilaspur.
Option (2) Guler and Kangra — Incorrect. Guler and Kangra are the centres of the later Guler–Kangra phase and the Kangra School.
Option (3) Mankot and Nurpur — Incorrect. These are hill states to which the style spread from Basohli; Mankot built a school like Basohli’s through marriage ties.
Option (4) Chamba and Mandi — Incorrect. Chamba painted portraits of its rulers in the Basohli style, and Mandi painted Krishna Lila and Shaivite subjects.
NCERT (2026-27): “The Sanskrit epic, Ramayana, was one of the favourite texts of the hill artists at Basohli, as well as, Kullu. This set derives its name from ‘Shangri’, the place of residence of a branch of the Kullu royal family, patrons and formerly possessors of this set. These works of Kullu artists were influenced in varying degrees by the styles of Basohli and Bilaspur.” |