Question

Which of the following themes is commonly depicted in Malwa school paintings?

• A. Scenes from the Bhagavata Purana
• B. European landscapes
• C. Mughal court battles
• D. Jain religious texts

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Scenes from the Bhagavata Purana

Malwa School of Paintings Notable examples of paintings in the Malwa style include a Rasikapriya series dated to 1634 AD, an Amaru Shataka series created in 1652 AD at Nasratgarh, and a Ragamala series painted in 1680 AD by the artist Madhau Das at Narsyanga Shah. The Malwa school of painting remained active until the late 17th century. A painting from the 1680 Ragamala series, depicting the Megha Raga, serves as a representative example. Additionally, illustrations of the Bhagavata Purana also exemplify the distinctive characteristics of the Malwa style.