Which of the following statements about Mughal School of painting is are correct It originated in th...........

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Which of the following statements about Mughal School of painting is/are correct?

It originated in the reign of Jahangir.
Large number of Indian artists was recruited to work under Persian masters.
It evolved by the synthesis of Indian style and Safavid School of Persian painting.
It is marked by supple naturalism based on close observation of nature.
It is primarily based on religious themes.

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Origin of Mughal School of Paintings is a landmark in history of Indian paintings. The school originated in the reign of Akbar. The origin of Mughal style is was a result of synthesis of indigenous Indian style of painting and the Safavid school of Persian painting. Mughal paintings were a unique blend of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles. The reign of Akbar is known for the initial works of Mughal School done by Mir Sayyed Ali and Abdus Samad Khan. These two artists were originally employed by Humayun. Apart from this celebrated duo, more than a hundred painters were employed, most of whom were Hindus from Gujarat, Gwalior and Kashmir. The collected and constant efforts of these artists gave birth to a new school of painting, popularly known as the Mughal School of miniature Paintings. The two most celebrated works accomplished during the times of Akbar was Tuti-nama and Hamza Nama.