Question : The famous Peacock Throne of Shah Jahan was taken away in 1739 by
Option 1: Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali
Option 2: Persian invader Nadir Shah
Option 3: Mongol invader Chengiz Khan
Option 4: British East India Company
Correct Answer: Persian invader Nadir Shah
Solution : Correct Answer is Persian invader Nadir Shah
Nadir Shah, a Persian king, invaded India in 1739 and overthrew the Mughals. He stole enormous sums of money and many priceless Mughal possessions, including the coveted peacock throne and the Kohinoor diamond. Nadir had also brought the magnificent Koh-i Noor and Darya-i Noor diamonds to Persia, where some were added to the Persian crown jewels and others were sold to the Ottomans, along with the Peacock Throne.
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