ताउसी तख्त tāusī takht
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This site uses transliteration based on ISO 15919, with a few adaptations to make reading easier: h is added after c, ś and ṣ, and i after the vowel r̥. These adaptations bring it closer to the Hunterian system used in India while retaining the distinctive marks of ISO 15919.
| ISO 15919 | On this site |
|---|---|
| c | ch |
| ś | śh |
| ṣ | ṣh |
| r̥ | r̥i |
A few reading pointers:
- ā, ī, ū: the line above the letter indicates a long vowel.
- ṭ, ḍ, ṇ: the dot below distinguishes retroflex consonants from t, d, n.
- A tilde above a vowel indicates nasalisation.
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Earlier definition
Definition
Peacock throne; Tausi Takht (Takht-e-Taous i.e. Peacock Throne) is the famous throne which was built after the death of Mughal emperor Jahangir by his second son Prince Khurram. This is the most expensive throne in the world. It is said that its price was more than the Taj Mahal and the world famous Kohinoor diamond. It was made in the shape of a dancing peacock. Therefore it is also called Peacock Throne.
(Bābā) Heart throne of God (the most precious throne)
Usual translation
- peacock throne
Origin of the definition
Throne, chair of state; seat, stage, platform; sofa, bed; any place raised above the ground for sitting, reclining, or sleeping.
तख्ते-ताऊस the celebrated peacock throne of the Indian Moghal Emperor, Shahjahan, which was taken away by Na:dirsha:h of Iran when he invaded and plundered Delhi in 1739 A.D.
Of or relating to the peacock.
Adorned with peacock's feathers, or with jewels, &c.
Resembling a peacock's tail (as a throne).
ताउसी तख्त. Heart throne of God; Peacock throne; Tausi Takht (Takht-e-Taous i.e. Peacock Throne) is the famous throne which was built after the death of Mughal emperor Jahangir by his second son Prince Khurram. This is the most expensive throne in the world. It is said that its price was more than the Taj Mahal and the world famous Kohinoor diamond. It was made in the shape of a dancing peacock. Therefore it is also called Peacock Throne.
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- Tuesday 11 July 2023
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