Mughal Imperial Atelier

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which Mughal ruler established Karkhanas for painting?

Emperor Akbar established the Tasvir Khana, or painting workshops (Karkhanas), where Indian and Persian artists developed the distinctive Mughal style.

Exam Year

2020

Evidence Source

Link

ID: ART_PNT_2020_184 Ref: Mughal Painters and Their Work by Som Prakash Verma