[Solved] Greatest Bird Painter of Jahangir: Ustad Mansur

The greatest painter of birds at Jahangir's Court was:

[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept

Jahangir's fascination with the natural world led to a specialized branch of Mughal painting focused on ornithological and botanical precision.

Authentic Source Evidence

Ustad Mansur (or Mansoor) was a master of natural history. Jahangir honored him with high titles for his incredibly life-like depictions of flora and fauna. He is famous for paintings of rare species like the Dodo and the Siberian Crane.

Analytical Breakdown

Logic 1: While Abdus Samad and Basawan were great foundation artists, they focused more on manuscripts and figures.

Logic 2: Mansur was the dedicated 'scientist-artist' of the court, exclusively praised by Jahangir for his avian studies.

Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

"What title did Jahangir give to Mansur?"

Nadir-ul-Asra (Unrivaled of the Era).

Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

"Mansur's work moved Mughal art from traditional Persian stylization to a documentary realism that was centuries ahead of its time."

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