Option a is the correct answer. Daswant and Basawan were both court painters for Akbar. They were both Hindus, and they were trained by the Persian master painter Khwāja -Abd al-Hamad. Both Daswant and Basawan were important figures in the development of Mughal painting. They helped to create a unique style of painting that combined Indian, Persian, and Islamic influences. Important Tips Basāwan (Flourished 1580-1600): An adept Mughal-style miniature painter under Akbar's patronage, Basāwan's innovations included portraiture in Akbarnama illustrations. His rich legacy spans over 100 attributed paintings, demonstrating strong contrasts of light and shade, skillful characterization, and spatial exploration. He embraced Western techniques without overshadowing his distinct style. Daswanth (d. 1584): A Mughal-era painter, Daswanth trained under Khwāja -Abd al-hamad. Notable for illustrating the Razm-nāmeh and 'Tarikh-i-khandan-i-Timuriya,' he portrayed Mahabharata tales and exhibited mastery in portraying dynamic scenes. Despite his talents, Daswanth's life ended tragically with his own demise due to unstable mental health.