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Medieval History UPPSC 2012 GS-1
Question

Who among the following were Jahangiri painters? Select the correct answer for the codes given below:
A. Abdus Samad
B. Abul Hasan
C. Aqa Riza
D. Mir Sayyad Ali

Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 2 and 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2 and 3”.
Abul Hasan and Aqa Riza were prominent painters during the reign of Jahangir and are known for their contributions to the development of Mughal painting.

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