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Which of the following is / are not depicted in the Rajput paintings ? 1. The stories of Krishna 2. Ragas and Raginis 3. The deeds of Hamza 4. The deeds of Babur Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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Rajput paintings are primarily characterized by indigenous themes, focusing on Hindu epics, mythology, and religious life. Central themes include the stories of Krishna and Rama, as well as the Geeta Govindam. A significant genre within Rajput art is the Ragamala, which depicts various Ragas and Raginis (musical modes) through visual imagery. In contrast, the 'deeds of Hamza' (Hamzanama) and the 'deeds of Babur' (Baburnama) are quintessential subjects of the Mughal school of painting [1]. The Hamzanama was the first major project under Akbar, blending Persian and Hindustani styles to depict the adventures of a Muslim hero [1]. While Rajput art concentrated on mythical and universal subjects, Mughal painting focused on historical events, court life, and royal biographies. Therefore, the deeds of Hamza and Babur are not traditionally depicted in Rajput paintings.

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  1. [1] https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/lefa103.pdf
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