Who was the inspiration for the 'Bani Thani' painting?

She was a singer and poetess in the court of Raja Sawant Singh, later idealized as Radha in Kishangarh art.

Rajasthani Miniature Painting

UPSC Archival Analysis

The painting 'Bani Thani' belongs to the Kishangarh school of Rajasthan and was created by the artist Nihal Chand.

Exam Year

2018

Evidence Source

ID: ART_PNT_2018_09 Ref: Indian Painting by M.S. Randhawa