Question

Jahangir mainly patronised which of the following arts?
1. Painting
2. Architecture
3. Sculpture
4. Music

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Painting

The correct answer is Painting.

• The origin of the Mughal style is was a result of the synthesis of the original Indian style of painting and the Safavid school of Persian painting. Mughal paintings were a unique blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles.
• Jahangir had a deep interest in painting art and under him, Mughal painting achieved its zenith.
  • During Jahangir, the Persian and Indian style of painting was fully synthesized.
  • The Indian painting became free from foreign influence during his reign.
  • He was a keen naturalist and his preference was for paintings of hunting scenes, birds, and flowers.
  • He continued the tradition of portraiture.

• Abul Hasan, Mansur, Bishan Das, Goverdhan, Balchand, Daulat, Mukhlis, Bhim and Inayat were the famous painters in the court of Jahangir.
• Brushwork became better and finer and the colours were lighter.
• Jahangir was very deeply influenced by European paintings also.
• One of the most well-known examples of Mughal paintings of his time is the pictorial illustrations for Jehangir-nama.