The 'Peacock Throne' was constructed during the reign of? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Peacock Throne' was constructed during the reign of?
A. Akbar
B. Shah Jahan
C. Aurangzeb
D. Jahangir
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Peacock Throne (Takht-i-Taus) was commissioned by Shah Jahan and placed in the Diwan-i-Aam of the Red Fort. It was later taken by Nadir Shah in 1739.

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Who among the following was the first President of the Indian National Congress?
A. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
B. Dadabhai Naoroji
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