Mughal painting reached its zenith under — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1996
Mughal painting reached its zenith under:
- Humayun
- Akbar
- Jahangir
- Shahjahan
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- Mughal painting began with Persian artists who accompanied Humayun and took organized shape under Akbar, who established an imperial atelier. Eminent painters like Daswanth and Basawan contributed to major illustrated manuscripts during his reign. The art reached its zenith under Jahangir, whose personal patronage encouraged refined portraiture, naturalistic studies of animals, and fine detailing. Under Shah Jahan, greater emphasis was placed on architecture. Hence, the peak of Mughal miniature painting is placed in Jahangir’s reign.
Answer: (c) Jahangir
