Stolen Splendors of Indian Maharajas

2. Peacock Throne:

This famous Mughal throne was build during the rule of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, the throne was one the post priceless possession which got lost in between the war of power between dynasties. The throne was inlaid with precious stones like sapphires, rubies, emeralds, pearls, including the Kohinoor diamond. The throne used to reside in the public audience hall- Diwan-i-Am-in Delhi.  The throne was stolen by the Nader Shah and taken to Persia in 1739. After the death of Nader Shah in 1747 the original Peacock Throne disappeared from the records, nobody knows whether it was stolen or dismantled, it is said to be demolished by the tribesmen and the jewels were taken away. Two replicas of the Peacock throne were later made in 1812 and 1836.