Consider the following statements: 1. The early Malwa school of pain

Consider the following statements:

  • 1. The early Malwa school of paintings was influenced by Shirazi school while the early Mughal paintings initially followed Bihzad school.
  • 2. The major exponents of Bihzad school in India were Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC CAPF – 2022
Statement 1 is incorrect. Early Malwa school of paintings was primarily influenced by the indigenous Rajasthani style, developing from earlier traditions like the Chaurapanchasika style. It was not primarily influenced by the Shirazi school. Early Mughal paintings, however, were significantly influenced by the Persian style, particularly the Safavid school, which had masters like Bihzad. Statement 2 is correct. Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad were prominent Persian painters brought to India by Humayun. They were trained in the Persian style (associated with masters like Bihzad) and were instrumental in laying the foundation for the Mughal school of painting, working on early projects like the Hamzanama. Thus, they can be considered major exponents of the Bihzad school’s influence in India.
– Malwa painting is a part of the Rajasthani school, distinct from Persian influences.
– Early Mughal painting resulted from the fusion of Persian (Safavid, associated with Bihzad) and indigenous Indian styles.
– Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad were key figures in introducing the Persian style to the Mughal court.
The Malwa style developed its own characteristics from the mid-17th century onwards, known for its bold colours and simple compositions. The early Mughal school, under Akbar, flourished under the guidance of Persian masters like Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad, who supervised large workshops producing illustrated manuscripts and albums.
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