The greatest painter of birds at Jahangir's Court was:
U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998
A. Khwaja Abdus Samad
B. Sayyid Ali Tabrizi
C. Basawan
D. Mansoor
Answer: Mansoor
Option d is the correct answer.
Mansur/Mansoor was a Mughal painter who was active during the reign of Jahangir. He is considered to be one of the greatest painters of birds in history, and he is known for his realistic and detailed depictions of birds. Mansur's paintings are characterized by their use of light and shadow, and their attention to the smallest details of the birds' plumage and anatomy.
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Some other important painters in Jahangir's court
Abu'l Hasan - skilled at painting portraits
Mir Sayyed Ali and Muhammad Nadir - skilled calligrapher
Daswanth - Creating depth in painting and also portraitist