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1. 1. A famous throne formerly of the kings of Delhi, India, but since 1739, when it was carried off by Nadir Shah, held by the shahs of Persia (later Iran); -- so called from its bearing a fully expanded peacock's tail done in gems. Source: webster

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bearing called carried delhi done expanded famous formerly fully gems held india iran kings later nadir Persia shah Shahs since tail throne

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