Which Mughal court painter was given the title Nadir-al-Asr (Unequalled of the age) by Jahangir for his masterpieces, and is known for natural history studies of animals, birds and plants?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Ustad Mansur
- Step 1: The Ustad Mansur article says Jahangir gave him the title Nadir-al-'Asr for his masterpieces, that he specialised in plants, animals and birds, and that he is credited with an early colour depiction of the dodo and the first illustration of the Siberian crane. Answer: Ustad Mansur. Why not the others: Mir Sayyid Ali, Abd al-Samad and Bishan Das don't fit.
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