Who was the last Mughal emperor to sit on the peacock throne?
A. Bahadur Shah I
B. Shah Jahan
C. Muhammad Shah
D. Aurangzeb
Answer
Correct Answer: C. Muhammad Shah
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After the death of Aurangzeb, came to his son Bahadur Shah-I, and his succession- Farrukhsiyar, Rafi-ud-Darajat, Shah Jahan-II, and then came Muhammad Shah. Under his patronage, the Mughal Empire was continuously declining in its powers and was becoming vulnerable, ultimately resulting in the Mughal-Maratha war. Meanwhile, the Persian forces saw their chance to invade. In February 1739, The Persian forces with Nadir Shah Afshar as their leader captured Delhi. However, they left the city in May 1739 But taking with them, the precious Peacock Throne as the trophy of victory. Hence, Muhammad Shah is said to be the last Mughal Emperor who sat on the Peacock throne.