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peacock-throne

/ˈpiː.kɒk ˌθrəʊn/

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noun

/ˈpiː.kɒk ˌθrəʊn/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к легендарному золотому трону бывших королей Дели, который был украден персами в 1739 году и впоследствии утерян; позже он стал символом бывшего шаха Ирана.

A proper noun referring to the legendary golden throne of the former kings of Delhi, which was stolen by the Persians in 1739 and subsequently lost; it later became a symbol of the former Shah of Iran.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical throneC2formal

    A famous golden throne, originally made for the Mughal emperors of Delhi, which was taken by Persian forces in 1739 and later lost. It became a symbol of the former Shah of Iran.

    ruИсторический трон

    • The Peacock Throne was a masterpiece of Mughal craftsmanship.
    • After the Persian invasion in 1739, the Peacock Throne was taken from Delhi.
    • The Peacock Throne remains a powerful symbol of lost imperial glory.