Famous Artists

The correct answer is Mughal painting. Ustad Mansur was a celebrated painter in the court of Mughal emperor Jahangir, whose reign is especially noted for close observation and realistic representation in painting. Mansur became famous for detailed studies of birds, animals, and plants, and he was awarded the title Nadir-ul-Asr, meaning a wonder of the age. His work reflects the Mughal interest in natural history and refined court art. Deccan warfare, revenue measurement, and fort building are not artistic fields associated with him. Although his paintings often portrayed natural subjects, his professional identity was that of a Mughal court painter. Therefore option A is the unambiguous answer.