Shah Jahan's Peacock Throne

Shah Jahan's Peacock Throne

The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's throne took seven years and four times as much money to construct as the Taj Mahal. The Koh-i-Noor Diamond was among the many priceless gems set into the throne, which itself was made of more than 2,500 pounds of gold and 500 pounds of valuable gemstones.

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