UPSC 2019HistoryModerate

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

A
Humayun
B
Akbar
C
Jahangir
Correct Answer
D
Shah Jahan

Explanation

Jahangir shifted the focus of Mughal painting from the collaborative, large-scale illustrated manuscripts of his father's era to individual portraits and *muraqqas* (albums) that emphasized naturalism and fine detail. While Akbar established the imperial atelier, his reign was primarily characterized by the production of epic illustrated manuscripts involving multiple artists working on a single piece. This question tests the core concept of the stylistic evolution and specific patronage shifts within Mughal art history.

Medieval Indian HistoryMughal Painting, Art PatronageMughal Emperorsillustrated manuscriptsalbumindividual portraitHumayunAkbarJahangirShah Jahan

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