Basharat Ullah
Punjabi painter
About Basharat Ullah
Lived 1801 – 1892 (aged 90–91).
Sheikh Basharat Ullah (1801–1892 ), also known as Basahathullah or Basahatullah, was a Punjabi miniature painter who was employed as a court-painter for various states, such as Patiala State.
Biography Basharat's family were originally from Lahore but were also based in Delhi and later Patiala, where they remained for over a hundred and fifty years. Basharat Ullah was the son of Allah Ditta, another artist. His father Allah Ditta moved to Patiala to work as a court-painter after studying the art of miniature painting under Mirza Shah Rukh Beg in Delhi. He was the disciple of Shiva Ram of Patiala and also Purkhu of Kangra. Basharat initially wanted his son to become a watchmaker instead of an artist. Basharat had his son trained by Muhammad Hasan Khan of Delhi. Some of Basharat's works are preserved in the Toor Collection.
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Who was Basharat Ullah?
Punjabi painter
When was Basharat Ullah born?
Basharat Ullah was born in 1801.
When did Basharat Ullah die?
Basharat Ullah died in 1892.
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