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.
Explanation:
The Delhi Durbar of December 1911 marked the coronation of King George V. On this occasion, the annulment of the Bengal Partition and the transfer of the imperial capital from Calcutta to Delhi were announced.
Explanation:
The Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780-1784) between Hyder Ali (later Tipu Sultan) and the British ended with the Treaty of Mangalore, restoring the status quo.
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