UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 35
Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Jahangir was particularly interested in realistic portraits, naturalistic studies and assembled albums, shifting patronage away from Akbar-era narrative illustrated manuscripts.
Option-wise Analysis:
A (Incorrect): Humayun brought Persianate painters to his court but did not lead this album-focused shift.
B (Incorrect): Akbar commissioned large illustrated manuscripts such as the Hamzanama.
C (Correct): Jahangir favoured individual portraits and muraqqa albums.
D (Incorrect): Shah Jahan continued court portrait traditions after Jahangir, but did not originate the shift.