Nadir Shah's 1739 Invasion of Delhi and Seizure of the Mughal Peacock Throne

In 1739, Persian ruler Nadir Shah invaded Delhi, marking a significant blow to the Mughal Empire's perceived invincibility. His invasion culminated in him entering the Red Fort and seizing the Peacock Throne, a symbolic act that left the city traumatized and the empire permanently weakened. This event transcended a mere military episode, fundamentally altering the perception of Mughal power.