The Peacock Throne of the Mughal Empire, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan, surpassed the Taj Mahal in cost and magnificence. Crafted over seven years with unparalleled craftsmanship, it dazzled ...

Among Shah Jahan's collection of treasures, the Peacock Throne was a standout piece; it represented the glory and beauty of Mughal craftsmanship as well as the height of Shah Jahan’s reign.

The Peacock Throne, along with other Mughal jewels, is then put on display at Herat. 1747: Nader Shah is murdered by the overseer of his household and head guard. A frenzy of loot and murder follows.

Shah Jahan News from United Press International. Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai has signed on to co-star with Britain's Ben Kingsley in a feature film about the Taj Mahal, the BBC said Wednesday.

The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan ... Such a man obviously needed a fancy chair to sit on, so he commissioned the jewel-studded Peacock Throne, inspired by the mythical throne of King Solomon.

The pens are devoid of clips, instead featuring a peacock feather, a reference to the peacock throne made for Shah Jahan in the early 17 th century. The throne, regarded as one of the most ...

“Shah Jahan is best known as the Mughal ruler who built the Taj Mahal. He spent much more of India’s wealth, however, building the Peacock throne (completed 1635), meant to rival the throne of Solomon ...

2. Peacock Throne: This famous Mughal throne was build during the rule of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, the throne was one the post priceless possession which got lost in between the war of power between ...