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Give a breif introduction of 'Pahari' miniature paintings |
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Answer» Pahari painting (literally meaning a painting from the mountainous regions: pahar means a mountain in Hindi) is an umbrella term used for a FORM of Indian painting, done mostly in miniature forms, ORIGINATING from Himalayan hill kingdoms of NORTH India, during 17th-19th century, notably Basohli, Mankot, Nurpur, CHAMBA, Kangra, Guler, Mandi, and Garhwal.[1][2] Nainsukh was a famous master of the mid-18th century, followed by his family workshop for another two generations. |
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