Question

Which among the following are the Sub - schools of the Pahari miniature painting tradition?
(A). Kishangarh
(B). Kangra
(C). Basohli
(D). Shimla
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (B) and (C) only.
• B. (A) and (B) only.
• C. (A), (C) and (D) only.
• D. (A) and (D) only.

Hint:

Remember the two major schools of Rajput painting are Rajasthani (from the plains, e.g., Kishangarh, Bundi) and Pahari (from the hills, e.g., Kangra, Basohli).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Pahari painting definition: A miniature painting style from North India's hill kingdoms (17th-19th centuries).
Step 2: Key Pahari sub-schools: Basohli, Guler, Kangra, Chamba, and Mandi.
Step 3: Option evaluation.

(B) Kangra and (C) Basohli: Notable and impactful Pahari sub-schools.
(A) Kishangarh: A major Rajasthani painting sub-school, not Pahari.
(D) Shimla: Lacked a distinct historical Pahari miniature painting sub-school comparable to the others.
Conclusion: Only Kangra and Basohli are accurate.