What made Abu'l Hasan's portraits unique?

He moved away from flat, two-dimensional styles to include European-influenced perspective and realistic facial expressions.

Mughal Imperial Art

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Painter titled 'Nadir-ul-Zaman' by Jahangir:

Abu'l Hasan was the premier painter of Jahangir's court who received the title 'Nadir-ul-Zaman'. He was particularly celebrated for his realistic portraits and detailed court scenes.

Exam Year

2013

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_MUG_2013_70 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India