MUGHAL MUSIC AND PAINTINGS

MUGHAL MUSIC AND PAINTINGS

The Dhrupad singers included in the reign of Akbar was/were 1. Tansen 2. Haridas 3. Surdas 4. Vilas Khan Select the corr

This one is a favourite in exams. In Mughal Music and Paintings, whenever you see the Dhrupad singers included in the reign, the answer is 1 and 2. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UPPSC (GIC) 2010] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Mughal Music and Paintings and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Who among the following were Jahangiri painters? 1. Abdus Samad 2. Abul Hasan 3. Aqa Riza 4. Mir Sayyid Ali Select the c

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see who among the following were Jahangiri painters, think 2 and 3. In Mughal Music and Paintings, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2012] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Mughal Music and Paintings and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which Mughal ruler of the following had learnt Hindu Music from Lala Kalavant?

Okay, so here is the simple version. Which Mughal ruler of the following had points to Akbar. In Mughal Music and Paintings, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2016] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Mughal Music and Paintings and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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The original name of Tansen was

In simple words, the original name of Tansen was means Ramtanu Pandey. In Mughal Music and Paintings, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of the original name of Tansen was and Ramtanu Pandey together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2013] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Mughal Music and Paintings and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Where is Tansen’s tomb located?

You can think of it as a small story. In Mughal Music and Paintings, where is Tansen’s tomb located happened with Gwalior. That is why Gwalior is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2010, 1999] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Mughal Music and Paintings and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Musicians like Tansen, Baiju Bawra and Gopal Nayak had received training from the master Swami Haridas. How many music w

Let us keep it easy. Musicians like Tansen, Baiju Bawra and Gopal — the answer is 5. In Mughal Music and Paintings, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2009] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Mughal Music and Paintings and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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The Raga which is sung early in the morning is

Let us keep it easy. The Raga which is sung early in — the answer is Todi. In Mughal Music and Paintings, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2000] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Mughal Music and Paintings and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which one of the following musical instruments was mastered by Aurangzeb?

Imagine you are revising Mughal Music and Paintings late at night. The one fact you would underline for which one of the following musical instruments is Veena. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2007, 10] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Mughal Music and Paintings and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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‘Kishan Garh School’ is famous for

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about ‘Kishan Garh School’ is famous for, and in Mughal Music and Paintings the answer is Painting. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2014] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Mughal Music and Paintings and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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The ‘Pahari School’, ‘Rajput School’, ‘Mughal School’ and ‘Kangra School’ represent different styles in the art of

Imagine you are revising Mughal Music and Paintings late at night. The one fact you would underline for the ‘Pahari School’, ‘Rajput School’, ‘Mughal School’ is Painting. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1994] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Mughal Music and Paintings and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Jahangir mainly patronised which of the following arts?

The main idea is really simple. In Mughal Music and Paintings, Jahangir mainly patronised which of the following is always linked with Painting. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2016] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Mughal Music and Paintings and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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During whose reign did the ‘Mughal Painting’ flourish?

Okay, so here is the simple version. During whose reign did the ‘Mughal Painting’ points to Jahangir. In Mughal Music and Paintings, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Mughal Music and Paintings and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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