Question

Which of the following correctly identifies an early example of Mewar painting and its associated artist?

• A. Hamzanama by Madhau Das
• B. Maru Ragini from a Ragamala series by Sahibdin, 1628 AD
• C. Rasikapriya series by Misardi, 1605 AD
• D. Jahangir Nama illustrated by Basawan

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Maru Ragini from a Ragamala series by Sahibdin, 1628 AD

Mewar School of Paintings The earliest known example of Mewar painting is a Ragamala series created in 1605 AD at Chawand, a small town near Udaipur, by the artist Misardi. Another significant Ragamala series was painted by Sahibdin in 1628 AD. One of the notable compositions from this series is the Maru Ragini.