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What Really Happened When India’s Mughal Empire Fell to the British Crown
This is the story of India’s transformation—from the grandeur of the Mughal Peacock Throne to the rigid dominion of the British Crown. It is a tale of how history’s currents swept away an ...
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Most unique jewels owned by the Mughals
The Mughal Empire was not just about conquering ... Though not a typical jewel, the Peacock Throne was a masterpiece in itself. Commissioned by Shah Jahan, it was made of gold and decorated ...
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Indian YouTuber ‘arrested’ for cooking and eating a peacock
The Indian peacock, identified with its vibrant blue colour and a regal wingspan among males, holds special symbolic importance in India. The throne of the country’s Mughal ruling dynasty was ...
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The rule of Aurangzeb
Aurangzeb is remembered as the last great Mughal emperor, ruling Mughal India for nearly 50 years ... who had tried to claim the throne, before crowning himself emperor at the fort in Agra ...
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As Botswana Finds World’s Second Largest Diamond, A Look At Koh-i-Noor’s Story
Koh-i-Noor, one of the most famous diamonds in the world, came from central southern India ... Mughal ruler Shah Jahan's gemstone-adorned throne in 1628. The diamond was placed at the top of the ...