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The Pahari Schools of Painting

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What does the term 'Pahari' mean in the context of painting schools?

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Answer

'Pahari' means 'hilly or mountainous'. It refers to schools of painting that emerged from the 17th to 19th centuries in towns of the western Himalayan hills, such as Basohli, Guler, and Kangra.

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