Consider the following statements 1 Jahangir was fond of nature and its creatures 2 n...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. Jahangir was fond of nature and its creatures.

2. Mansur was his court poet who was famous for painting plants, animals and birds.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

1. Under Jahangir, painting acquired greater charm, refinement and dignity. He had great fascination for nature and took delight in the portraiture of birds, animals and flowers. Some important manuscripts illustrated during his period are, an animal fable book called Ayar-i-Danish.

2. Mansur was the leading nature painter at the court of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. The emperor took a passionate interest in the natural world and established a compendium of natural history with Mansur's help.

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