Mughal School of Painting — which style was not affected? UPSC Prelims...
The Mughal School of Painting formed the spinal column of the various schools of Indian miniature art. Which one of the following painting styles was not affected by Mughal painting?
- Pahari
- Rajasthani
- Kangra
- Kalighata
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- The Mughal School of Painting significantly influenced several regional schools of Indian miniature painting, including the Pahari, Rajasthani, and Kangra styles, which adopted elements such as refined brushwork, naturalism, and courtly themes. However, the Kalighata style, which developed in 19th-century Bengal around the Kalighat temple in Kolkata, evolved independently as a popular folk art tradition and was not shaped by Mughal painting traditions.
Answer: (d) Kalighata
