Feb 28, 2024, 12:52 PM IST
Takht-e-Taus also known as the Peacock Throne, is the world's most expensive throne.
Takht-e-Taus was worth more than the Taj Mahal and the world-famous Kohinoor diamond.
The Peacock Throne was a famous jeweled throne that was the seat of the emperors of the Mughal Empire in India.
It was commissioned in the early 17th century by emperor Shah Jahan and was located in the Diwan-i-khas in the Red Fort, Delhi.
The Peacock Throne was commissioned in 1628 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan on the day of his coronation.
Shah Jahan’s legacy also includes a seventh wonder of the world, the Taj Mahal.
Skilled artisans and craftsmen took 7 years to complete the production of the throne and it is believed to have cost twice as much as the Taj Mahal.
The Throne naturally occupied a prominent place in the Mughal palaces and evidence indicates that it was frequently moved between the royal courts of Delhi and Agra.
The Peacock Throne was inaugurated on 22 March 1635, the 7th anniversary of Shah Jahan's accession.