Dashwant (or Daswanth) was a famous Hindu painter who flourished during the time of Emperor Akbar. Recognized for his extraordinary talent, he was among the leading artists who contributed to early Mughal masterpieces, including the massive illustration work on the ‘Razmnama’ (Persian translation of the Mahabharata) at the royal studio. The correct answer is (D) Dashwant.
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Dashwant (Daswanth) was a highly celebrated painter during the reign of Emperor Akbar. Originally from a humble background, Akbar recognized his genius and placed him under the tutelage of the Persian master Khwaja Abdus Samad. Dashwant excelled at capturing dramatic action and emotion. He played a crucial role in illustrating the ‘Razmnama’, becoming one of the first and most important Indian artists to significantly shape the unique, vibrant style of early Mughal miniature painting under imperial patronage.