Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portait?

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Official UPSC Civil Services Exam 2019 Prelims Part A

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

Jahangir shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to the album and individual portraits.
The Mughal School of painting originated in the reign of Akbar in 1560 A.D.
Mughal Paintings revolved around the themes of battles, hunting scenes, wildlife, portraits, etc. Hence, it is the correct

Additional Information

Humayun (1530-40 and 1555-56) -
- He was the son of Babur.
- He fought two battles against Sher Shah Suri at Chausa (1539) and at Kannauj (1540) and was completely defeated by him.
Akbar (1556-1605) -
- Emperor Akbar founded the city in the name of “ILLAHABAS” which later became ALLAHABAD.
- He introduced the new religion as Din Ilahi.
- He introduced the Mansabdari system.
- Akbar defeated Hemu in the second battle of Panipat.
- He built Ibadat Khana in Fatehpur Sikri.
- He followed the policy of Sulh-i-kul.
Jahangir (1605-1627) -
- Jahangir was the eldest son of Akbar.
- Jahangir executed the fifth Sikh Guru, Arjun Dev.
- Under Jahangir, Mughal paintings reached its zenith.
Shah Jahan (1627-1658) -
- He was the son of Jahangir.
- A French traveller, Tavernier visited during his reign.
- Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Am, a hall of private and public audiences are built by Shah Jahan.