European painting introduced at the court by Portuguese priests during Akbar - Art & Culture

Q.  Under which Mughal emperor was European painting introduced at the court by the Portuguese priests?
- Published on 14 Aug 15

a. Humayun
b. Akbar
c. Jahangir
d. Shah Jahan

ANSWER: Akbar
 
Under their influence principles of foreshortening was adopted. In it nearby and distant people and things could be placed in perspective.

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