The correct option is Rasamanjari.
Explanation
Basohli School is the earliest and one of the most distinctive schools of Pahari miniature painting, flourishing in the Himalayan foothills during the 17th and 18th centuries. It is characterized by bold primary colors, vigorous lines, and peculiar facial features such as "lotus-shaped" eyes.
- Rasamanjari Rasamanjari: Correct. The Rasamanjari, a 15th-century Sanskrit text on aesthetics and Nayaka-Nayika Bheda (classification of heroes and heroines) written by Bhanudatta, was the most popular and recurring theme for Basohli painters. The earliest dated series of Basohli paintings (circa 1660-1670) illustrates this text. A famous set was executed by the artist Devidas in 1694-95 under the patronage of Raja Kirpal Pal.
- Gita Govinda Gita Govinda: Incorrect. While the Gita Govinda by Jayadeva was illustrated in the Basohli style (notably the 1730 series by the artist Manaku), it is not considered the primary or defining theme of the school in the same capacity as the Rasamanjari. The Gita Govinda became the central theme for the later Kangra School.
- Hamzanama Hamzanama: Incorrect. The Hamzanama is a seminal work of the Mughal School of painting, commissioned by Emperor Akbar. It depicts the adventures of Amir Hamza and is unrelated to the Pahari tradition.
- Padmavat Padmavat: Incorrect. The Padmavat is an epic poem by Malik Muhammad Jayasi. While illustrated in various manuscript traditions (such as Rajput or Sultanate styles), it was not a dominant theme in the Basohli repertoire.
Key Takeaway: The Rasamanjari by Bhanudatta is the signature theme of the Basohli School, distinguishing it from the Kangra School, which focused heavily on the Gita Govinda and Bhagavata Purana.