Chaugan Players, a Jodhpur painting by Dana, shows the influence of many schools. Consider the following statements about it:
(A) The women are depicted in the Mughal manner.
(B) The horses are depicted in the Deccani manner.
(C) The facial features show the influence of Mewar and Kota.
(D) The flat green background suggests the indigenous preference for flat surfaces.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B) and (D) only
(A) The women are depicted in the Mughal manner. — Correct. The way the women are drawn shows Mughal influence.
(B) The horses are depicted in the Deccani manner. — Correct. The horses follow the Deccani way.
(C) The facial features show the influence of Mewar and Kota. — Incorrect. The facial features show the influence of Bundi and Kishangarh.
(D) The flat green background suggests the indigenous preference for flat surfaces. — Correct. The flat green ground points to the indigenous liking for flat surfaces.
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NCERT (2026-27):
“Chaugan Players This painting, depicting a princess playing Polo (Chaugan) with companions, by artist Dana represents Jodhpur painting of Man Singh’s reign. It may or may not be from the main court as it betrays stylistic influence of many schools, such as Mughal in the way women are depicted, Deccani in the way horses are depicted, Bundi and Kishangarh in the depiction of facial features, and the flat green background is suggestive of the indigenous preference for flat surfaces.” |
