Which Mughal emperor, a bibliophile of discerning sensitivity, began a period of intense patronage for the art of painting and calligraphy?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Humayun
Option (1) Babur — Incorrect. Babur wrote about artists such as Bihzad, but he spent little time in India and died soon after he arrived.
Option (2) Akbar — Incorrect. Akbar came after Humayun. He is known for the translation of Sanskrit texts and for the Akbar Nama.
Option (3) Jahangir — Incorrect. Jahangir is known for his love of European art and for albums with gold margins.
Option (4) Humayun — Correct. Humayun loved books, and his rule began the period of intense patronage for painting and calligraphy.
NCERT (2026-27): “Early Mughal Painting …Impressed by the artists and with an ambition to recreate such art workshops in India, Humayun brought back with him the master artists when he regained power in India. He invited two Persian artists — Mir Sayyid Ali and Abd us Samad to establish a studio in his court and carry out royal paintings. It is important to note here that both the artists were famous and respected particularly for their skills in the art of portraiture. A bibliophile of discerning sensitivity, Humayun’s rule began a period of intense patronage for the art of painting and calligraphy.” |