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Which Mughal painter was granted the title of 'Nadir-ul-Asr' by Emperor Jahangir?

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

Answer options

  1. Abul Hasan
  2. Ustad Mansur
  3. Bishandas
  4. Govardhan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ustad Mansur

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Ustad Mansur šŸ“š Explanation: Ustad Mansur was a master painter in Jahangir's court, celebrated for his extraordinarily detailed depictions of birds, animals, and rare flowers. Jahangir, a great naturalist and patron of art, bestowed upon him the title 'Nadir-ul-Asr' (Wonder of the Age). His most famous works include the depiction of the Siberian Crane and the Dodo bird.