Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to the album and individual portrait?
A
Humayun
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B
Akbar
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C
Jahangir
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D
Shah Jahan
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Solution
The correct option is C Jahangir Jahangir was especially fond of art and architecture. He commissioned, catalogued and preserved many artworks. He also kept a zoo where he documented each species of animal. He was exposed to European artworks through the Jesuits who visited his court and encouraged his court painters to adopt European styles as well.