About Manaku
Lived 1700 – 1760. Manaku was a painter.
Manaku of Guler or Manaku (c. 1700–1760) was an Indian painter from the Guler State, in modern-day Himachal Pradesh. After his death he was mostly forgotten and overshadowed by his much-celebrated younger brother Nainsukh. But today he is recognised as an exponent of Pahari style of painting, much like his brother. The rediscovery of Manaku has been a result of research efforts by art historians like B. N. Goswamy. Like Nainsukh, Manaku almost never signed his works, and only four extant works carry his signature. He was a member of the Seu-Manaku-Nainsukh family.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Manaku?
Indian painter (1700–1760)
When was Manaku born?
Manaku was born in 1700.
When did Manaku die?
Manaku died in 1760.
What was Manaku's occupation?
Manaku was a painter.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manaku. https://biography.guide/manaku/
MLA: "Manaku." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/manaku/.
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