INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUGHAL KINGS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Mughal Emperor, who built the Peacock Throne?
A
Akbar
B
Nadirshah
C
Shah Jahan
D
Aurangazeb
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It was commissioned in the early 17th century by Emperor Shah Jahan and was located in the Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audiences, or Ministers’ Room) in the Red Fort of Delhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hint: The magnificent Peacock throne or Takht-i-taus was one of the greatest collections of precious artifacts of the seventeenth century. Complete answer: The Peacock Throne was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shahjahan. Hint: The Peacock Throne, the famous golden throne captured by the Persians from India in 1739. Since then, the throne (and its copies) remains a symbol of the Persian monarchy or the Iranian monarchy. It is located in Diwan-i-Khas in the Red Fort of Delhi.

Detailed explanation-4: -It was canopied in silk and was made up of pure gold decorated with precious Gems and Jewels.

Detailed explanation-5: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Nadir Shah. Nadir Shah took away the peacock throne built by Shahjahan, from India. Nader Shah, the Ruler of Iran, stole the valuable jewels bound to him during the invasion of 1739.

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