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Which of the following Mughal painters was renowned for his exceptional skill in painting birds, animals, and floral motifs, earning the title 'Nadir-uz-Zaman'?
A. Basawan
B. Daswant
C. Ustad Mansur✓ Correct Answer
D. Mir Sayyid Ali
💡 Solution & Explanation
Ustad Mansur was a prominent Mughal court painter under Emperor Jahangir, celebrated for his intricate botanical and animal illustrations and holding the title 'Nadir-uz-Zaman'. Other painters like Basawan belonged predominantly to the reign of Akbar rather than Jahangir. Jahangir's atelier placed strong emphasis on portraiture and natural history painting.
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