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Jahangir mainly patronised which of the following arts?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Painting
  2. Architecture
  3. Sculpture
  4. Music

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Painting

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Painting. Jahangir, the fourth Mughal Emperor (1605–1627), is especially remembered for his love of art, nature, and detailed realism. He took Mughal painting to new heights, encouraging portraiture, naturalistic scenes, and miniature paintings with detailed depictions of flora and fauna. Under his rule, artists like Ustad Mansur and Abul Hasan produced masterpieces, especially in natural history illustration.