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UPSC Prelims 2019 Paper-1 📅 02 Jun, 2019

Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?

A
Humayun
B
Akbar
C
Jahangir
D
Shah Jahan
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UPSC Prelims
2019 • 02 Jun, 2019 • Paper-1
Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?
Correct Answer
Jahangir
Artistic Shift Analysis: During Akbar's reign, the royal atelier was deeply engaged in creating massive, illustrated manuscripts of historical and epic tales (l......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2019
Ref. Subject History
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Ref. Topic Medieval India
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Artistic Shift Analysis ▼
During Akbar's reign, the royal atelier was deeply engaged in creating massive, illustrated manuscripts of historical and epic tales (like the Akbarnama and Razmnama).
Jahangir's Patronage ▼
Emperor Jahangir had a profound personal interest in the fine details of art, nature, and realism. Under his direct patronage, the focus of Mughal painting distinctly shifted away from dense narrative manuscripts towards sophisticated single-page portraits, intricate nature studies, and beautifully compiled albums (Muraqqas).
Conclusion ▼
Jahangir is historically recognized for this significant artistic transition, making option C correct.
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