Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Nadir Shah.
· Nadir Shah, the Persian ruler, invaded India in 1739 and took away the Peacock Throne.
· The Peacock Throne was a famous jewel-encrusted throne that was originally built for the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
· During his invasion, Nadir Shah also took away other valuable treasures, including the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond.
· The capture of the Peacock Throne symbolized the significant loss and humiliation for the Mughal Empire.
Information Booster:
· Genghis Khan: Genghis Khan was a Mongol conqueror who lived in the 12th and 13th centuries. He did not invade India nor take away the Peacock Throne.
· Ahmed Shah: Ahmed Shah Abdali, also known as Ahmad Shah Durrani, was the founder of the Durrani Empire in Afghanistan and invaded India several times, but he did not take the Peacock Throne.
· Mohammad bin Tuglag: Mohammad bin Tughlaq was a Sultan of Delhi from the Tughlaq dynasty in the 14th century, long before the Peacock Throne was constructed.