Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Abbas Khan Sarwani.

• The Tarikh-i-Sher Shahi tells us about the history of Sher Shah.
• It is dated around 1580 CE.
• It is compiled by Abbas Khan Sarwani
  • He was a Waqia-Navis under Emperor Akbar.
  • It provides detailed documentation about Sher Shah's administration.

Additional Information

• Khulasat-ut-Tawarikh was wriiten by Sujan Rai Khatri.
  • It is in the Persian language.
• Futuhat-i-Alamgiri was written by Ishwardas Nagar.
• Siyar-ul-Mutakhkherin is a historical work by Sayyid Ghulam Husain Tabatabai.

The correct answer is Nath Panth.

• Mahamandir in Jodhpur is the main seat of Nath Panth.
  • The main deity inside the temple is of Lord Shiva.
  • Constructed in 1812.

Key Points

• Mahamandir Temple is supported by 84 pillars.
• It is adorned with:-
  • intricate stone carvings
  • exhibiting yogic postures
  • frescoes and other artwork
• Its premises boasts of various pre-historic shrines and houses adorned with brilliant stone works.

Additional Information

• Mahamandir boasts of various pre-historic shrines and houses adorned with brilliant stone works.
• The walls of the temple are studded with ancient motifs which enhance the beauty of the huge temple.
• The architectural sculptures of the temple are quite incomparable. It depicts the skilled craftsmanship of the people of Rajasthan.

Vijay Singh - Deogarh is NOT correctly matched.

Key Points

• Deogarh painting: Mewar was the first class residence of the princely state which was given to Chunda.
  • This painting started during the time of Samant Dwarkadas Chundawat.
  • At this time Mewar was Maharana Jai ​​Singh (son of Raj Singh).
  • Main Paintings- Murals of Moti Mahal, Murals of Ajara's Ovari.
  • More use of green-yellow colors.
  • Shridhar Andhare gave encouragement to Deogarh's painting.
  • Main painter:- Kavala, Chaukha, Baijnath
  • In this painting, there is a coordination of Mewar, Marwar, Dhundar painting.​

Additional Information

• Anoop Singh - Bikaner:
  • ​Anup Singh was born in S. 1665, A.D. Maharaja Anup Singh was the son of Maharaja Karan Singh. He was known for his bravery and literary tastes.
• Raj Singh I - Nathdwara:
  • ​Raj Singh I, was the Maharana of Mewar Kingdom.
  • Raj Singh protested against the Jizya tax levied by Aurangzeb.
  • Raj Singh I belongs to the Sisodias of the Mewar dynasty.
• Sawant Singh - Kishangarh:
  • Sawant Singh was a follower of the Vallabh sect who changed his name to Nagridas.
  • His time was the golden age of Kishangarh painting.
  • At this time more pictures related to Lord Shri Krishna were created.
  • Main painter - Mordhwaj Nihalchand
  • Mordhwaj Nihalchand had made more pictures of Radha Krishna.
  • Sawant Singh's girlfriend Rasika Bihari was portrayed as Radha.
  • Made a personal portrait of Rasik Bihari named Bani-Thani.
  • Eric Dixon has called Bani-Thani the Monalisa of India.

The correct answer is Suratkhana.

Additional Information

• Most influence of the Mughal style can be seen in Jaipur style, therefore, it has pictures of Kamasutra, Beggars, Laila-Majnu, elephant horses, rioters.
• The golden period of this style is considered to be the reign of Sawai Pratap Singh.
• Full Lenght stature portraits are unique features of the Jaipur style of painting.
• In this style, a painter named Sahib Ram made the portrait of Ishwar Singh the first Full-length portrait in Rajasthan.
• The artist of Jaipur state where he used to make paintings and miniatures was called Surat Khana.

Additional Information 

• Other important painting styles of Rajasthan
  • Marwar style
  • Mewar Style - This is the most ancient style of painting in  Rajasthan.
  • Hadoti style

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

• Blue Pottery:
  • Blue Pottery originated by Mongol artisans who combined Chinese glazing technology with Persian decorative arts.
  • In Rajasthan, Jaipur is famous for this art.
  • It was started in Rajasthan during Raja Man Singh I.
  • Post-Independence redeveloped through efforts of Kripal Singh Shekhawat.
    • His efforts were recognized by GOI and received Padam Shri (1974).
• Usta Art:
  • Golden Meenakari work on Camel leather is known as Usta Art.
  • The art was developed by Padam Shri Hissayamuddin Usta from Bikaner.
  • Camel hide training Center in Bikaner is an institution for Usta Art.