Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Mughal School of Miniature Painting

Question:

What is the name of the painting shown above taken from the Mughal School of painting?

Options:

Jahangir in Darbar

Dara Shikoh with Sages in a Garden

Shah Jahan with Sages in a Garden

Akbar feasting with rulers

Correct Answer:

Dara Shikoh with Sages in a Garden

Explanation:

Painting shown is - Dara Shikoh with Sages in a Garden

The legitimate successor of Shah Jahan, his son Dara Shikoh, was denied his empire and life. As a liberal unorthodox Mughal, Dara’s commitment to Sufi mysticism and deep interest in Vedantic school of thought was outstanding. His persona has been immortalised in this exceptional painting, Dara Shikoh with Sages in a Garden (1635). Loved by his people, Dara, the scholar, who knew many languages, including Sanskrit, is the central theme here. A poet and connoisseur, he commissioned a special album of painting to gift his wife. Unfortunately, Dara, due to his passion for literature and philosophy, was misinterpreted as submissive and that his personality lacked dexterity for political administration. Dara, in apparent contrast to his brother Aurangzeb, was eclectic, philosophical and inclusive in his approach to ideological issues and conflicts.