With respect to Mughal paintings, consider the following statements.

1. Daswant and Basawan were two famous painters of Jahangir's court.
2. Mughal paintings reached a climax under Jahangir
3. Aurangzeb's lack of interest in paintings led to a dispersal of artists to different places.

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With respect to Mughal paintings, consider the following statements.

1. Daswant and Basawan were two famous painters of Jahangir's court.

2. Mughal paintings reached a climax under Jahangir

3. Aurangzeb's lack of interest in paintings led to a dispersal of artists to different places.

Choose the correct answer:

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The correct answer is 2 and 3 only. The Painters (Statement 1 is Incorrect)While Daswant and Basawan were indeed legendary Mughal painters, they belonged to the court of Akbar, not Jahangir. Under Akbar's patronage, they helped illustrate grand manuscripts like the Razmnama (the Persian translation of the Mahabharata). Jahangir's court was instead famous for artists like Ustad Mansur (known for birds and animals) and Abul Hasan (known for portraits).2. The Climax (Statement 2 is Correct)Mughal painting reached its absolute zenith under Jahangir. He was a great connoisseur who shifted the focus from manuscript illustration (popular under Akbar) to individual portraits and nature studies. He claimed he could identify the specific artist of a painting just by looking at the brushwork of the eyes or eyebrows.3. The Decline and Dispersal (Statement 3 is Correct)Aurangzeb was an orthodox ruler who considered painting and music to be against Islamic law (sharia). He withdrew royal patronage, leading to the decline of the imperial atelier. This forced painters to seek employment in provincial courts, which directly led to the birth of regional styles like Rajasthani, Pahari, and Deccani paintings.

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1 and 2 only

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1 and 3 only

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1,2 and 3 only

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