Question

From which Rajasthani School of paintings is Dhola--Maru (1810), housed in the National Museum, New Delhi, associated?

• A. Kishangarh
• B. Kota
• C. Bikaner
• D. Jodhpur

Hint:

Remember the important Rajasthani painting schools: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Kishangarh} &\rightarrow \textit{Bani Thani}, \text{Kota} &\rightarrow \text{Hunting Scenes}, \text{Bikaner} &\rightarrow \text{Mughal Influence}, \text{Jodhpur (Marwar)} &\rightarrow \textit{Dhola--Maru}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Dhola--Maru belongs to Marwar (Jodhpur).”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: The story of Dhola--Maru is one of the most celebrated romantic legends of Rajasthan and has been illustrated in several Rajput miniature painting traditions. The Jodhpur (Marwar) School is especially renowned for depicting this legendary tale with vibrant colours, bold compositions, and expressive figures. The painting Dhola--Maru (1810), preserved in the National Museum, New Delhi, is associated with the Jodhpur School of Rajasthani painting.

Step 1: Recall the Rajasthani School associated with the painting Dhola--Maru. The painting belongs to the Jodhpur (Marwar) School of Rajasthani miniature painting. \[ \boxed{\textit{Dhola--Maru} \Longrightarrow \text{Jodhpur (Marwar) School}} \]

Step 2: Examine the given options.
• Kishangarh -- Famous for Bani Thani and devotional paintings.
• Kota -- Known for hunting scenes and royal processions.
• Bikaner -- Influenced by Mughal miniature painting.
• Jodhpur -- Famous for illustrating the romantic legend of Dhola--Maru. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{(D) Jodhpur}} \]