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Peacock Throne
The Peacock Throne was a throne commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 1630s–40s, famed for its gold, gem inlays, and peacock-shaped backre…
Timeline
- c. 1635–1641Agra court workshops · AgraCourt goldsmiths including Bichitr and others cast the main body of the throne in gold, inlaid with rubies, emeralds, pearls, and famous diamonds, with a peacock-shaped backrest, representing the peak of Persian-Indian court craftsmanship.
- c. 1643–1650Diwan-i-Am, Red Fort, Delhi · DelhiAfter the capital moved to Delhi, the throne was placed at the center of the Red Fort's Diwan-i-Am, where Shah Jahan received envoys, held court assemblies, and gave banquets; the Peacock Throne became the supreme symbol of imperial ceremony and wealth.
Sources
- Peacock Throne https://www.britannica.com/topic/Peacock-Throne
- The Complete Taj Mahal: And the Riverfront Gardens of Agra — Ebba Koch (2006)