Question

During which time period did the Pahari style of painting flourish in the Himalayan hill kingdoms?

• A. 12th to 14th centuries
• B. 15th to 17th centuries
• C. 17th to 19th centuries
• D. 19th to 21st centuries

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 17th to 19th centuries

Pahari paintings are a style of Indian miniature art that originated in the Himalayan hill kingdoms of North India between the 17th and 19th centuries. Prominent regions include Basohli, Mankot, Nurpur, Chamba, Kangra, Guler, Mandi, and Garhwal. These areas were divided into small states, each ruled by Rajput princes. From the latter half of the 17th century to around the mid-19th century, these states became hubs of remarkable artistic production. The term Pahari painting refers to this specific style of Indian miniature painting that emerged in these Himalayan kingdoms. The design patterns and use of color are largely similar to those found in Rajput paintings.