Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Scenes of Holi centred around Radha and Krishna have been a favourite theme of Mughal miniature paintings. Under which emperor did this style of painting start?

  1. Shah Jahan

  2. Akbar

  3. Jehangir

  4. Shan Alam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mughal miniature paintings featuring Radha-Krishna Holi scenes flourished under Emperor Akbar (r. 1556-1605). Akbar was known for his secular patronage of arts and commissioned the Hamzanama and other manuscripts that incorporated Hindu themes. While later emperors like Jehangir also patronized arts, the style originated under Akbar's syncretic cultural policy. Shah Jahan and 'Shan Alam' (likely a typo) are incorrect.

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