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Q · PaintingsMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements about Mughal paintings: 1. They developed under Akbar’s patronage with Persian influence. 2. Jahangir emphasized naturalistic elements and portraits. 3. Mughal paintings mostly depict religious Hindu themes. Which of these statements are correct?
TopicPaintings
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Mughal paintings flourished under Akbar and Jahangir. They mostly focused on court scenes, portraits, and nature, not religious Hindu themes.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only