_____ and _____ were two great painters of Akbar's time.
Daswanth was the son of a Kahar and was a palki bearer. He was fond of painting pictures on the walls and one day Akbar chanced to see him and his art and he at once employed him as a painter and patronized his work. But when Daswanth reached the height of his fame he became insane and committed suicide.
Basawan was
considered by some critics as a greater painter than even Daswanth. He excelled
in the painting of background and the drawing of features, distribution of
colors and portraiture painting.