Match the following Rajasthani personalities given in List I with their…
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Match the following Rajasthani personalities given in List I with their Art/Cultural contribution given in List II.
List I List II
a. Shakir Ali I. Folk Singer
b. Kripal Singh Shekhawat II. Miniature Painting
c. Mahesh Raj Soni III. Blue Pottery
d. Allah Jilai Bai IV. Thewa Art
- A.
a-II, b-IV, c-III, d-I
- B.
a-II, b-III, c-IV, d-I
- C.
a-I, b-IV, c-III, d-IV
- D.
a-I, b-III, c-II, d-IV
- E.
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Personality | Art / Cultural Contribution |
a. Shakir Ali | II. Miniature Painting |
b. Kripal Singh Shekhawat | III. Blue Pottery |
c. Mahesh Raj Soni | IV. Thewa Art |
d. Allah Jilai Bai | I. Folk Singer |
Shakir Ali (Miniature Painting): He was a master of the Mughal and Persian styles of miniature painting. His work is celebrated for its intricate detail and was instrumental in keeping the traditional miniature aesthetic alive in Rajasthan.
Kripal Singh Shekhawat (Blue Pottery): Known as the "Father of Blue Pottery," he is credited with reviving this dying art form in Jaipur. He famously expanded the traditional color palette (originally just blue and white) to include 25 different shades, including yellow and pink.
Mahesh Raj Soni (Thewa Art): A prominent artist from the Raj Soni family of Pratapgarh, he is a recipient of the Padma Shri for his excellence in Thewa Art (gold work on glass). His family has protected the secrets of this craft for generations.
Allah Jilai Bai (Folk Singer): She was a legendary folk singer from Bikaner, famous for her mastery of the Maand singing style. She is best known for her rendition of the song "Kesariya Balam Aavo Ni Padharo Mare Des," which has become the unofficial anthem of Rajasthan tourism.