Who was considered as the patron of Arts and the Kangra paintings?

The correct answer is: C. Sansar Chand.

Sansar Chand (1675–1720) was the Raja of Kangra from 1700 to 1720. He was a great patron of the arts and literature, and under his patronage, the Kangra school of painting flourished. The Kangra school of painting is a style of Indian painting that developed in the Kangra Valley in the 18th century. It is characterized by its use of bright colors, delicate brushwork, and intricate compositions. The paintings often depict scenes from Hindu mythology and history.

A. Zorawar Singh Kahluria was a general in the army of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. He was killed in battle in 1689.

B. Jamadar Lala Ram was a courtier in the court of Sansar Chand. He was a poet and a scholar.

D. Bakshi Pratap Singh was a general in the army of Sansar Chand. He was killed in battle in 1720.