Consider the following pairs : 1. Basawan : Akbar 2. Mir Saiyid Ali : Humayun 3. Daswant : Jahangir How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Mughal Painter-Emperor Pair Matching
This question requires identifying the correct historical associations between specific Mughal painters and the emperors under whom they worked.
Analyzing Painter-Emperor Associations:
- Basawan : Akbar
Basawan was a renowned artist of the Mughal era, significantly contributing during Emperor Akbar's reign. His notable works include contributions to the Hamzanama. This pair is correctly matched. - Mir Saiyid Ali : Humayun
Mir Saiyid Ali, a Persian master painter, was invited to India by Emperor Humayun and played a crucial role in establishing the Mughal school of painting. This pair is correctly matched. - Daswant : Jahangir
Daswant was another exceptionally talented painter who gained prominence and patronage under Emperor Akbar. He is recognized for his work on the Razmnama. The association with Jahangir is incorrect. This pair is incorrectly matched.
Determining the Number of Correct Pairs:
Upon review, the pairs involving Basawan with Akbar and Mir Saiyid Ali with Humayun are historically accurate.
The pair Daswant with Jahangir is inaccurate, as Daswant worked primarily under Akbar.
Therefore, exactly two pairs are correctly matched.
Important Questions from Mughal empire
- During Shahjahan's rule, how many mansabdars out of 8000 were higher ranking mansabdars who received 61.5% of the total estimated revenue of the empire as salaries for themselves and their troopers?
- Who was the Mughal ruler to have been accompanied by the artists Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad from Iran to Delhi?
Babar, the first Mughal ruler, was related to two of the biggest conquerors of the medieval world. If he was related to the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan on his maternal side, who was he related to from his paternal side?
- Which of the following statements are correct about Mansabdari system?
A. Akbar established the ranks mansabdars from dahbashi to Dah-Hazari.
B. During Aurangzeb's reign there were at least fifty-one Panch - Hazaris
C. Mansabdars could be appointed on the advice of the royal princes or influential nobles.
D. Mashrut was the punishment posting that was given to a mansabdar.
E. Stephen Blake described mansabdars as 'Lal Purdahris'.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: - Which out of the following are Mughal Gardens?
A. Shalimar
B. Ram
C. Nasim
D. Sahibabad
E. Qudsiya Bagh
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
