Q. Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?

• Humayun
• Akbar
• Jahangir
• Shah Jahan

Answer: (c) Jahangir

Notes:

• Jahangir shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to the album and individual portraits.
• The Mughal School of painting originated in the reign of Akbar in 1560 A.D.
• Mughal Paintings revolved around the themes of battles, hunting scenes, wildlife, portraits, etc.