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. Jehangir

  2. Shahjahan

  3. Akbar

  4. Shah Alam
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Explanation

Mughal miniature painting as an organized atelier began during Emperor Akbar's reign (1556-1605). Akbar established a famous atelier with over 100 artists including Basawan, Daswanth, and Miskin. While Jehangir was a great patron who refined the style, the tradition started under Akbar.

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