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Who was the Mughal ruler to have been accompanied by the artists Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad from Iran to Delhi?

The correct answer is
Humayun

The question relates to the Mughal Empire and its connection with prominent artists from Iran. To determine the correct answer, let's explore the historical context:

Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad were two distinguished painters who played a significant role in the establishment of the Mughal miniature painting tradition. They accompanied a particular Mughal ruler from Iran to India.

  1. Background Information: Humayun, the second Mughal emperor, had a challenging reign leading to his exile in Persia (modern-day Iran). During his stay in the Persian court, he became influenced by Persian culture, including its art and architecture.
  2. Return to India: When Humayun regained his throne in India with Persian help, he returned to India in 1555. He brought with him several Persian artists, scholars, and craftsmen.
  3. The Artists: Among the artists who accompanied Humayun from Iran to India were Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad. They played a pivotal role in developing the Mughal school of miniature painting, which flourished during subsequent Akbar’s reign.
  4. Ruling Out Other Options:
    • Shahjahan is better known for his architectural contributions like the Taj Mahal and was not involved with these artists’ migration.
    • Jahangir, Humayun’s grandson, was also a patron of the arts but during his own time, not in connection with these specific artists' migration.
    • Akbar, Humayun’s successor, significantly patronized the arts and continued to employ artists like Abdus Samad, but he was not the one who brought them to India initially.

Conclusion: Based on historical records, it was Humayun who invited the renowned artists Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad from Iran to India. Thus, the correct answer is Humayun.

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Important Questions from Mughal empire

  1. 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?
  2. Consider the following pairs : 

    1. Basawan : Akbar 

    2. Mir Saiyid Ali : Humayun 

    3. Daswant : Jahangir 

    How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

  3. 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?

  4. 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:
  5. 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:
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