The sons of Manak and Nainsukh represent the glorious period of which school of Pahari painting?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Kangra
Option (1) Basohli — Incorrect. Manak and Nainsukh moved Pahari painting on from the stage of Basohli to that of Kangra; Basohli is the earlier stage, not the glorious period.
Option (2) Kangra — Correct. The sons of Manak and Nainsukh represent the glorious period of Kangra.
Option (3) Chamba — Incorrect. Offshoots of Basohli continued in Chamba, and portraits of its rulers are in the Basohli style.
Option (4) Kullu — Incorrect. Kullu had its own distinctive style, seen in the Shangri Ramayana; an offshoot of Basohli continued there.
NCERT (2026-27): “Awaiting Krishna and the Hesitant Radha Artist Pandit Seu had two talented sons, Manak or Manaku and Nainsukh. Their contribution in maneuvering the style of Pahari painting from the stage of Basohli to that of Kangra is immense. Their sons, in turn, represent the glorious period of Kangra. This painting is categorised in the Guler–Kangra phase, wherein, experimentation for change had already been initiated.” |