Question

To which School the “Maru Ragini” painting is located?

i. Pahari School of Miniature painting

ii. Mughal School of Miniature painting

iii. Rajasthani School of Miniature painting

iv. Deccan School of Miniature painting​

Answer 1

Answer:

iii Rajasthani School of Miniature painting

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is

Option 3-  Rajasthani School of Miniature painting.

Explanation:

• It was painted by Sahib din in the 18th century.

• Sahib din - a courtier painter of mewar.

• This is  an important miniature painting of the the series.

• In this painting a king and queen are shown riding on a camel in the desert background.

• The apparels have been shown transparent and decorated with adornment.

• The camel is shown in running position and it was fully decorated.

• An attendant is seen ahead of the camel and two male escorts with swords , spears and daggers in slow motion.

• Green and yellow colors are shown in the background to indicate winding surfaces.

• A white hound is  shown running ahead of male escorts.

• The king on the camel wears turbans which are different from other turban of the mughal style on the head.

• The calligraphic work in devnagri script is on the top of the painting.

• The painting is bound with a simple border with an orange color.

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