Question

What do you mean by Shah Jahan’s Peacock throne?​

Answer 1

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The Peacock Throne was a famous jewelled throne that was the seat of the Mughal emperors in India. 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.

Answer 2

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The iconic Peacock Throne or the Takht-i-taus was the greatest accumulation of precious gemstones in the 17th Century. Commissioned in 1628 by Shah Jahan, this exquisite artifact serves as yet another reminder of the extravagant Mughal era. Although the coveted throne was dismantled and lost to history, its legacy continues through writings, historical records and artist renditions by first-hand witnesses of its unparalleled splendor.