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3 days ago · India - Mughal Empire, Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal: On his accession, Khurram assumed the title Shah Jahān (ruled 1628–58). Shahryār, his younger and only surviving brother, had contested the throne but was soon blinded and imprisoned.
5 days ago · 13. The Diwan-i-Khas of Agra Fort once housed Shah Jahan’s legendary Peacock Throne with precious stones. 14. It is believed that a large part of the fort was converted into army barracks by the British. 15. There are two primary access points in the walls including the Amar Singh Gate facing south and the Delhi Gate facing west. 16.
5 days ago · Indian artisans embroidered chiffon panels that were shipped to France for assembly. They then returned the finished dress to India in time for the Delhi Durbar. The peacock design on the dress reflected the jeweled throne made for Shah Jahan in the early 17th century, which was looted during the Persian invasion in 1739.
Jun 21, 2024 · The peacocks replicated the jewelled throne, originally made for Shah Jahan in the early 17th century but looted during the Persian invasion in 1739. A replica of the said throne was destroyed during the Sepoy Mutiny in 1857, making the dress' peacock feather design poignantly figurative.
4 days ago · Shah Jahan was an important Mughal emperor who ruled from 1628 to 1658. He’s famous for building the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. During his time, there were great advancements in art, literature, and how the kingdom was run. He made a big impact on India’s culture and history.
4 days ago · After Jahangir died in 1627, Shah Jahan emerged victorious in the ensuing war of succession to the Mughal throne. Aurangzeb and his brother were consequently reunited with Shah Jahan in Agra. Aurangzeb received a Mughal princely education covering subjects like combat, military strategy, and administration.
4 days ago · The Sun Throne (also known as the Peacock Throne) and the Marble Throne both consist of a large, raised platform upon which the King would kneel. The third throne, pictured here, is known as the Naderi throne.
