By Admin 
If anything is called the most precious thing in Mughal history, then it is not the Taj Mahal but the famous Peacock Throne of Shahjahan that comes on top. This was a throne in which the amount of gold and gems used to make it were never seen in any other royal object. It is said that even foreign travelers were stunned to see its brightness.
Immediately after assuming the throne, Shahjahan decided to build a throne that would suit his grandeur. It started under the leadership of Ustad Saad-ul-Gilani. Gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies and priceless pearls imported from all over the world adorned this throne. After about seven years of hard work, Shahjahan sat on it for the first time in 1635.
unique structure in the world
French traveler Trevernier had the opportunity to see Shahjahan’s throne up close. According to him, there were two peacocks mounted on the throne whose feathers were shining with colorful gems. In the middle was a beautiful form of Kalpavriksha, which was decorated with different precious stones. The golden pillars supporting the entire throne and the hanging pearl strings made it even more amazing. Many foreign travelers of that time called it the king of treasures.
How much did it cost?
In the year 1635, the price of the Peacock Throne was estimated at Rs 10 crore 70 lakh and as of today, its value is more than Rs 1.35 lakh crore. Till date no royal throne in the world has been able to match it. It is believed that the famous Kohinoor diamond was also once a part of it. According to the ADA report, the cost of building Taj Mahal at that time was Rs 3 crore 20 lakh.
Nadir Shah’s plunder and departure from India
In 1739, Nadir Shah, the ruler of Iran, took this throne with him after conquering Delhi. Along with him, Kohinoor and many other precious gems also reached Iran. This incident is counted among the biggest loot of Mughal wealth.
The disappearance of the throne—an unsolved mystery
After the assassination of Nadir Shah, anarchy spread in Iran. In this turmoil the Peacock Throne suddenly disappeared. Historians believe that it was broken into pieces and its gems were sold separately. Some parts later appeared in the Iranian Sun Throne, but the original throne has never been found.
Kohinoor’s long journey
After separation from the throne, the Kohinoor diamond passed through many hands and reached Punjab and was taken to Britain after the British occupation in 1849. Today it is part of the British Crown Jewels. In later times, Mughal rulers tried to make a copy of this throne, but it could never attain the grandeur of the original. That replica was also lost to history in the Revolt of 1857.
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