Humayun and Sher Shah

1. Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Humayun inven

Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

  • 1. Humayun invented Taj-i-izzat
  • 2. Taj-i-izzat was a head gear, composed of a cap and a wrapping cloth

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1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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Both statements are correct. Historical sources indicate that the Mughal Emperor Humayun, known for his eclectic interests including astrology and organizing his courtly life, introduced a specific form of headgear called ‘Taj-i-izzat’ (crown of honour). This headgear was indeed composed of a cap (kulah) around which a piece of cloth (dastar) was wrapped. This was part of his efforts to structure and symbolize the hierarchy and dignity of his court.
Humayun was known for introducing specific courtly practices and attire.
‘Taj-i-izzat’ was a type of headgear introduced by Humayun.
It consisted of a cap and a wrapping cloth.
Humayun’s reign was marked by significant challenges, including exile, but he was also a patron of arts and culture, and interested in various sciences and rituals. The introduction of specific attire like the ‘Taj-i-izzat’ was part of his attempts to create a distinct identity and order within his court.

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2. Which one of the following painters was not associated with Humayun ?

Which one of the following painters was not associated with Humayun ?

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Mir Sayyid Ali
Maulana Dost Musawir
Maulana Yusuf
Bihzad
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Mir Sayyid Ali and Abd al-Samad were Persian painters brought to India by Humayun, who played a crucial role in establishing the foundations of the Mughal school of painting. Maulana Dost Musawir and Maulana Yusuf were also associated with the Persian painting tradition from which Mughal painting emerged. Bihzad (Kamāl ud-Dīn Behzād Herawī) was a renowned Persian painter of the late 15th and early 16th centuries, primarily associated with the Herat school under the Timurids and Safavids. While highly influential, he was a contemporary of Babur (Humayun’s father) and not directly associated with Humayun’s court in India.
– Mughal painting evolved from a synthesis of Indian and Persian styles.
– Humayun’s stay in the Safavid court in Persia influenced his patronage of painting.
Humayun invited Mir Sayyid Ali and Abd al-Samad to his court, first in Kabul and later in Delhi, commissioning works like the Hamzanama, which became foundational for Mughal art. Bihzad is considered one of the greatest masters of Persian miniature painting and his work significantly influenced later artists, including those in the Mughal court, but he himself was not a court painter for Humayun.

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