Who among the following was not a painter during the reign of Jahangir ?

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The correct option is 1:

Dasavant was one of the greatest painters of the early Mughal School, but he belonged primarily to the reign of Emperor Akbar (1556–1605 AD). His most celebrated work is found in the illuminated manuscript of the Razmnama (the Persian translation of the Mahabharata). Historical records indicate that Dasavant suffered from a mental illness and committed suicide around 1584 AD, meaning he died decades before Jahangir (who ruled from 1605–1627 AD) ascended the throne. Therefore, he could not have been a court painter during Jahangir’s reign. The Mughal period of painting reached its zenith under Jahangir, who was a connoisseur of art and emphasized realistic portraiture and naturalistic studies of flora and fauna, a style that followed Dasavant’s era.

The incorrect option is 2:
Bishandas was a highly acclaimed painter during Jahangir’s reign, specializing in portraiture. Jahangir was so impressed by his skill that he dispatched Bishandas on a special diplomatic mission to Persia to paint the court of Shah Abbas I, demonstrating his status as a royal painter.

The incorrect option is 3:
Manohar was another prominent court painter under Jahangir, known for his masterful portraits of the emperor, courtiers, and nobility. He often painted scenes of the court and participated actively in the artistic flourishing of Jahangir's period.

The incorrect option is 4:
Madhav was recognized as a skilled painter in the Mughal court who worked during the time of Jahangir. Like other artists of the era, he contributed to the high standards of detailed naturalism and portraiture that defined Jahangiri painting.