MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Humayun

Who was the l...

Question

Who was the last Mughal emperor to sit on the peacock throne?

A

Jahandar Shah

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

Muhammad Shah

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

C

Shah Alam-I

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

Bahadur Shah Zafar

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B Muhammad Shah
The Peacock Throne was a famous jeweled throne that was the seat of the Mughal emperors of India. Muhammad Shah was the last Mughal Emperor to sit on the throne because the Mughal Empire was continuously declining. And In February 1739, Nadir Shah captured Delhi and took away the Peacock Throne with him as the trophy of victory.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Where was the actual residence of Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar?

Q.
Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal King.

Q. Mughal dynasty was to Bahadur Shah Zafar as Lodi dynasty was to _________.

Q. The Later Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II was actually known as ________.

Q. Governor-General __________ announced that the descendants of Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar would not be recognised as a Mughal king.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Humayun

HISTORY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Standard IX History

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon