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UGC NET December 2012 History
Which one of the following is not a characteristic of Mughal painting?
AInclusion of spiritual and mystic elements
BBasically for the propagation of Islam ✓ Correct
CPortrait and miniature
DCourtly and aristocratic
Correct answer: (B) Basically for the propagation of Islam — The claim that Mughal painting was basically for the propagation of Islam is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The claim that Mughal painting was basically for the propagation of Islam is not correct, so that is the answer.
★Mughal painting began under Humayun and reached its peak under Jahangir.
★It was courtly and aristocratic, made for the emperor and his nobles.
★It excelled in portraits, miniatures and the painting of nature and court scenes.
★It blended spiritual and mystic elements with worldly subjects.
★It was not religious propaganda, since Islam discourages figural religious art.
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