Each Mughal emperor from Babur to Jahangir is linked with certain painters. Match the emperors in List-I with the painters linked to them in List-II:
| List-I (Emperor) | List-II (Painters) |
| A. Babur | I. Aqa Riza and Abul Hasan |
| B. Humayun | II. Govardhan and Miskin |
| C. Akbar | III. Mir Sayyid Ali, Abd us Samad |
| D. Jahangir | IV. Bihzad and Shah Muzaffar |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
| List-I | List-II | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (A) Babur | (IV) Bihzad and Shah Muzaffar | Babur wrote about these two painters. He thought Shah Muzaffar excelled in hairstyles. |
| (B) Humayun | (III) Mir Sayyid Ali and Abd us Samad | Humayun invited these two Persian artists to set up a studio in his court. |
| (C) Akbar | (II) Govardhan and Miskin | They worked in Akbar’s time and were celebrated for court scenes. |
| (D) Jahangir | (I) Aqa Riza and Abul Hasan | Jahangir employed the Iranian painter Aqa Riza and his son Abul Hasan. |
NCERT (2026-27): “The Mughal School of Miniature Painting …Bihzad was a master artist from the Persian school of painting, Herat (now in present day Afghanistan), and was known for his sophisticated compositions and colour tints. Also, Shah Muzaffar finds a mention as a painter, who Babur thought excelled in the representation of hairstyle.…” “The Mughal School of Miniature 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.” “The Mughal School of Miniature Painting Akbar envisioned cultural integration and commissioned translation of several revered Hindu texts. … The translation and illustration of the Ramayana were also carried out around this time. Artists like Govardhan and Miskin were celebrated for their visuals of court scenes.…” “The Mughal School of Miniature Painting Jahangir employed Aqa Riza, a well-known Iranian painter and his son Abul Hasan to achieve unparalleled sophistication in painting.…” |