The world-famous 'Takht-i-Taus' (Peacock Throne), heavily encrusted with diamonds and rubies, was built under the patronage of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The world-famous 'Takht-i-Taus' (Peacock Throne), heavily encrusted with diamonds and rubies, was built under the patronage of:

A. Shah Jahan

B. Akbar

C. Jahangir

D. Bahadur Shah I

Answer: Option A

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Shah Jahan commissioned the extravagant Peacock Throne for his court at the Red Fort. It was later captured and taken to Persia by Nadir Shah in 1739.

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