Mughal Calligraphic Quiz

What was the primary script used in Mughal calligraphy?

• Kufic

• Naskh

• Nastaliq

• Thuluth

Which Mughal emperor was a passionate patron of calligraphy?

• Shah jahan

• Jahangir

• Akbar

• Babur

What language was most commonly written in Mughal calligraphy?

• Sanskrit and Arabic

• Urdu and Arabic

• Persian and Arabic

• Persian and sanskrit

Which Mughal monument is famous for its calligraphic inscriptions?

• Humayun's tomb

• Red Fort

• Badshahi Mosque

• Taj Mahal

Which of these is NOT a feature of Mughal calligraphy?

• Gold and black ink detailing

• Use of bright neon colors

• Use of elegant, flowing script

• Combination with floral and geometric patterns