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Abul Hasan was one of the most eminent painters of Jahangirs reign. He painted the well known Mughal Darbar sccne describing

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Abul Hasan was a preeminent painter during the reign of Emperor Jahangir, who bestowed upon him the title 'Nadir-uz-Zaman' (Wonder of the Age). One of his most celebrated works is the frontispiece of the 'Jahangirnama', which depicts Jahangir's accession to the throne [c1][t5]. This painting is a masterpiece of the Mughal Darbar scene, showcasing the grandeur of the imperial court and the naturalistic portraiture style that flourished under Jahangir's patronage [c1][t7]. While other court painters like Manohar and Govardhan captured different aspects of court life, such as pilgrimages or festivals [c2][t6], Abul Hasan's depiction of the accession remains his most iconic historical scene. The painting reflects the Mughal political ideology of a harmonious reign and the emperor's central role in the state [c3].

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  1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 14: The Mughal Empire > Paintings > p. 218
  2. [2] THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART II, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions > The story of Data Ganj Bakhsh > p. 156
  3. [3] https://ia801404.us.archive.org/6/items/in.ernet.dli.2015.33623/2015.33623.Indian-Painting-Under-The-Mughals_text.pdf
  4. [4] THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART II, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 8: Peasants, Zamindars and the State > Ü Discuss... > p. 209
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