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The famous Peacock Throne of Shah Jahan was taken away in 1739 by

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The Peacock Throne (Takht-e-TauS) was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan under the commission of goldsmith Bedradru Khan in the year 1628. It was first put at Diwan-i-Aam (Agra Fort) and then moved to Diwan-i-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.
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Suraj S
Suraj S 4 years ago
peacock throne taken away by Nadir shah during Mohamad shah rule in 1739AD