Question

Q. With reference to the development in the field of paintings during the Mughal period, Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Tutinama project was commissioned by the Akbar. It is a Persian story that was divided into 52 parts. Abdus Samad and Mir Sayyid Ali were given the responsibility of Tutinama. It consists of several miniature paintings as well.

Statement 2 is incorrect: It was Humayun who brought Abdus Samad and Mir Sayyid Ali to India.

Statement 3 is correct: It was Jahangir who was a keen naturalist in his flavour for the paintings. Most of the paintings during his reign were depicted hunting scenes, flowers and birds. In his autobiography “Jahangirnama” we also found numerous paintings of animals.