Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Pahari Schools of Painting

Question:

What Sanskrit epic was a favorite text of hill artists in Basohli and Kullu?

Options:

Mahabharata

Ramayana

Riga Veda

Atharva Veda

Correct Answer:

Ramayana

Explanation:

Answer:  Ramayana
Sanskrit epic Ramayana was one of the favorite texts of hill artists in Basohli and Kullu.

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