Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 3 — Jahangir
Jahangir (reigned 1605-1627) shifted the emphasis of Mughal painting from illustrated manuscripts to albums (muraqqa) and individual portraits. He had a deep personal interest in naturalistic art and patronized master artists like Mansur (famous for flora and fauna), Abu'l Hasan, and Ustad Mansur, who specialized in portraiture and realistic studies. This marked a transition towards more refined, detailed individual portraits and compilations in album format rather than large-scale manuscript illustrations.
📝 Short Notes: Mughal Painting Traditions
| Emperor | Artistic Emphasis | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Humayun | Introduction of Persian style | Brought Persian artists Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad; laid foundation of Mughal painting |
| Akbar | Illustrated manuscripts | Patronized Hamzanama, Razmnama, Akbarnama; large-scale narrative illustrations; Hindu-Persian synthesis |
| Jahangir | Portraits & albums (muraqqa) | Emphasis on naturalism, individual portraits, flora-fauna studies; artists like Mansur, Abu'l Hasan, Bichitr |
| Shah Jahan | Formal court scenes | Refined elegance, architectural precision, formal darbar scenes; less naturalism than Jahangir |
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