Mughal miniature painting reached its peak during the rule of _____ 

The correct answer is option 1, i.e Jahangir.

Key PointsMiniatures

• Miniatures (as their very name suggests) are small-sized paintings, generally done in water-colour on cloth or paper.
• The earliest miniatures were on palm leaves or wood.
  • Some of the most beautiful of these, found in western India, was used to illustrate Jaina texts.
• The Mughal emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan patronized highly skilled painters who primarily illustrated manuscripts containing historical accounts and poetry.
• Mughal miniature painting reached its peak during the rule of Jahangir.
• These were generally painted in brilliant colours and portrayed court scenes, scenes of battle or hunting, and other aspects of social life.
• They were often exchanged as gifts and were viewed only by an exclusive few – the emperor and his close associates.