Question

Why did Bichitr include the portrait of a European leader (James I of England) near the portrait of Jahangir?

		Jahangir’s father Akbar was given 8-volumes of an illustrated Bible, filled with European art, which he set his court artists to copy. Jahangir must have also enjoyed European art.
		Jahangir willingly gave up his throne to England, thus beginning the “colonization” of India by England
		James I of England made a royal visit to India and stayed for one year, since he was given such a warm welcome by the Indian people
		All of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is A.

Let me clarify this question options wise. Option B is not right because, Jahangir only agreed for commerce and trade with the Europeans, never acceded his throne to England. That's why this option is not valid.

Option C is invalid because James I of England only sent his diplomate Sir Roe during the reign of Jahangir. He gave I'm a picture which was used by Bichitr to create that painting.

Option D is logically invalid if B and C are invalid.

This makes only option A, but let me give you the logic behind this also. Actually, Jahangir was an admirer of European arts which he gained from his father, Akbar. That's why this is the answer.

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