The correct option is 2 only
Explanation
Manaku was a distinguished Indian painter of the Pahari school, specifically associated with the Guler and Basohli styles. He flourished in the mid-18th century and is celebrated for his contributions to Himalayan miniature painting.
Statement 1 is Incorrect: Manaku was the elder son of the renowned painter Pandit Seu of Guler. Along with his younger brother Nainsukh, he played a pivotal role in the development of Pahari painting, transitioning from the earlier bold Basohli style to the more naturalistic Guler-Kangra style.
Statement 2 is Correct: The Padshahnama (Chronicle of the King of the World) is a famous Mughal manuscript illustrating the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. It is not associated with Manaku. Manaku's most outstanding and attributed works include the illustrations of the Gita Govinda (dated 1730) and the Bhagavata Purana.
Statement 3 is Incorrect: Manaku did not work for the Mughal court. He worked for patrons in the hill states of the Himalayas, such as the courts of Guler and Basohli. While Pahari painting was influenced by Mughal naturalism (due to the migration of artists from Delhi), Manaku remained a regional court painter in the Pahari tradition.
Key Takeaway: Manaku and Nainsukh were sons of Pandit Seu and were central figures in the Pahari School of painting, known for works like the Gita Govinda, distinct from the Mughal atelier.