Manaku: A Rediscovered Master of Pahari Painting Life and Obscurity Born around 1700 in Guler, a small hill state in present-day Himachal Pradesh, India. Died in 1760. His life remains largely shrouded in obscurity, overshadowed by the fame of his younger brother, Nainsukh. Rediscovery: For centuries, Manaku’s contributions were almost entirely forgotten until art historians like B.N. Goswamy brought his work to light and recognized his significant role in Pahari painting. Artistic Style and Influences Pahari Painting: Manaku is now celebrated as a key exponent of the Pahari styl…