Explanation:

Mukandi Lal (14 October 1885 - 10 January 1982)  was an Indian advocate, judge, freedom fighter, politician, writer and art critic from Garhwal. Lal became an authority on Pahari paintings, especially the Garhwal School of Painting and one its prolific artists - Mola Ram. He authored the book Garhwal Paintings published by the Department of Publications in 1968. He wrote several books. He was awarded the fellowship of State Lalit Kala Akademi, Uttar Pradesh in 1972 and his work was recognised by the All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society in 1978.