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.

a reference to the peacock throne made for Shah Jahan in the early 17 th century. The throne, regarded as one of the most magnificent thrones ever created, featured two gilded peacock tails set ...

Shah Jahan wasn't bothered ... His major contributions are three. First, the peacock throne, which was actually a large room-sized structure that was dismantled when not being used.

1739: The Kohinoor, set in the head of one of the peacocks on Shah Jahan’s Peacock Throne, leaves India and the Mughal treasury when Nader Shah carted away the Peacock Throne after the sack of ...

His son, Aurangzeb, had been appointed as the Governor of the Deccan by Shah Jahan, but he had grown increasingly ambitious and desired the throne for himself. In 1658, Aurangzeb led a rebellion ...