The 'Peacock Throne' was constructed during the reign of? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Peacock Throne' was constructed during the reign of?
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Aurangzeb
D. Shah Jahan
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Peacock Throne (Takht-i-Taus) was commissioned by Shah Jahan and placed in the Diwan-i-Aam of the Red Fort. It was later taken by Nadir Shah in 1739.
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