2020 · Q59
The famous Mughal painting, depicting Jahangir embracing the Safavid king Shah Abbas, was painted by which one of the following Mughal painters?
General KnowledgeStatic General Awareness
- AAbd al-Samad
- BAbul Hasan
- CDasavant
- DBishandas
Explanation
The celebrated Mughal miniature showing Emperor Jahangir embracing the Safavid ruler Shah Abbas was painted by Abul Hasan, Jahangir's favourite court artist. Hence B. Abul Hasan was Jahangir's favourite court painter, titled Nadir al-Zaman. The allegorical painting shows Jahangir embracing the Persian ruler Shah Abbas. Hence B.