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 ...

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 ...

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 ...