Discussion :: Medieval History
- The famous Peacock Throne of Shah Jahan was taken away in 1739 by
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A.
Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali |
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B.
Persian invader Nadir Shah |
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C.
Mongol invader Chengiz Khan |
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D.
British East India Company |
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Answer : Option B
Explanation :
The Peacock Throne (Takht-e-Taus) was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan under the commission of goldsmith Bedradal Khan in the year 1628. It was first
put at Diwan-i-Aam (Agra Fort) and then moved to DiwanTi-Khas (Red Fort) during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Nadir Shah invaded India in 1739 and took Peacock Throne and Koh-i-noor diamond with him.
Exam: (FCI Asst. Grade-II 2012)
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