Where is the Peacock Throne, of Shah Jahan, today?

The Peacock Throne was a famous jeweled throne that was the seat of the Mughal emperors of India. It was commissioned in the early 17th century by emperor Shah Jahan and was located in the Red Fort of Delhi. read more

On 12th March, 1635, Shah Jahan sat for the first time on this Peacock throne which was adorned with Gold, had a red and green enamel wash, was decorated with rubies, emeralds, and pearls. In 1739, Nadir Shah of Iran plundered and looted Delhi,and the Peacock throne was taken away along with other spoils. read more

The Peacock Throne was a famous jeweled throne that was the seat of the Mughal emperors of 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) in the Red Fort of Delhi. read more

Shah Jahan commissioned a jewel encrusted gold throne to be built on a pedestal in the courtroom, where he could then be seated above the crowd, closer to God. Among the hundreds of rubies, emeralds, pearls, and other jewels embedded in the Peacock Throne was the famed 186-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond, which was later taken by the British. read more