The well-known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to the

The well-known painting “Bani Thani” belongs to the

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Jaipur school

Kangra school

Kishangarh school

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“Bani Thani” is a famous painting from the Kishangarh school of Rajput painting in Rajasthan. It was painted by Nihal Chand during the reign of Sawant Singh (who wrote poetry under the name Nagari Das). The painting depicts a stylized ideal of a woman, believed to be Bani Thani, a singer and poet in Sawant Singh’s court. The style is characterized by idealized facial features, elongated limbs, and delicate lines.

The Kishangarh school developed as a distinct style within the broader Rajput painting tradition. It is particularly known for its portraits, especially those related to the legend of Bani Thani and Sawant Singh, often drawing parallels with the divine love story of Radha and Krishna. The painting “Bani Thani” is sometimes referred to as the “Indian Mona Lisa”.

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