Question

The diamond-studded peacock throne was the creation of _____________.
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb

Answer 1

Hint: The diamond-studded Peacock Throne was popular as a seat for the Mughal Emperors of that time. This was commissioned to be built in the early 17th century by a Mughal Emperor. This throne is located in the Red Fort in New Delhi.

Complete Step by Step answer: When the Mughal Empire was ruling in India, the diamond-studded peacock throne was built as a seat for the emperors. This seat was built in the Red Fort in New Delhi. The diamond-studded peacock was commissioned by emperor Shah Jahan in the early 17th century.
Option A. Akbar. The peacock throne was not a creation of Akbar. He was the third Mughal Emperor in the Mughal Dynasty. He took over his father, Hyumayuns’ throne.
Option B. Jahangir took after the Mughal Empire after Akbar. His name meant ‘conqueror of the world’. The peacock throne was not his creation.
Option C. Shah Jahan was the Mughal Emperor who commissioned and created the diamond-studded peacock throne.
Option D. Aurangzeb was the sixth Mughal Emperor, who ruled over the entire Indian Subcontinent for a period of 49 years. The diamond-studded peacock was not his creation.

Hence, The correct answer to this question is option C - Shah Jahan.

Note: Shah Jahan was an emperor who was famous for his architecture and monuments. One of his most popular monuments recognised even today is the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal was commissioned by him in remembrance of his beloved Mumtaz Mahal. The Red Fort was also commissioned by him.