Q. Painting in the Mughal period was at its prime during the reign of
(a) Jehangir
(b) Shahjahan
(c) Aurangzeb
(d) Akbar
Ans: (a) Jehangir
Explanation:
The correct answer is (a) Jehangir.
Painting in the Mughal period reached its prime during the reign of Emperor Jehangir (also spelled Jahangir). He was a patron of the arts and had a great appreciation for painting. Under his reign, Mughal painting flourished and reached new heights of sophistication and refinement. Jehangir himself was an avid collector of paintings and commissioned numerous works, contributing to the development of the Mughal painting style.