History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET November 2017 History
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
AIn Mughal miniatures, Babur's depiction in his court represents Babur in an informal gathering of friends.
BMany Mughal paintings depict Humayun's court marked by the display of overpowering grandeur, order and immutability. ✓ Correct
CAkbar had strictly demarcated spaces in the court for each of the princes and nobles.
DWhen Bairam Khan appeared on horseback before Akbar and held him by the hand, the violation of etiquette was so grave that Akbar included it amongst the Khan's most serious offences.
Correct answer: (B) Many Mughal paintings depict Humayun's court marked by the display of overpowering grandeur, order and immutability. — The statement about Humayun's court paintings is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The statement about Humayun's court paintings is not correct, so that is the answer.
★Many Mughal paintings do not depict Humayun's court marked by overpowering grandeur, order and immutability.
★So this statement is wrong.
★Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad were the two great artists at Humayun's court.
★These two artists also remained active during Akbar's reign.
★Abdus Samad earned the nickname Shirin Qalam.
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