Question

Which of the following statements is true about Pahari paintings?

• A. They originated in the Deccan region and are unrelated to Rajput art.
• B. They were created in large Mughal capitals under imperial patronage.
• C. They focus primarily on maritime trade and coastal landscapes.
• D. They developed in the Himalayan hill kingdoms ruled by Rajput princes between the 17th and 19th centuries.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. They developed in the Himalayan hill kingdoms ruled by Rajput princes between the 17th and 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.