Indian classical painting schools

Bani Thani is an iconic painting from the Kishangarh school of Indian miniature painting. Bani Thani, meaning 'beautiful lady,' is the most celebrated work of this school and is attributed to the 18th century artist Nihal Chand. The painting exemplifies the Kishangarh style with its distinctive features - elongated face, large almond-shaped eyes, and graceful posture. The Kishangarh school was patronized by Raja Sawant Singh and developed its unique aesthetic separate from Rajasthani and Mughal traditions. Bundi, Jaipur, and Kangra are different regional schools with different stylistic characteristics. > Mnemonic: Bani Thani = Beautiful lady of Kishangarh = Kishangarh school. Answer: (d).