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Nadir Shah's Lost Loot
d. 1747 ยท Khorasan, near Mashhad, Iran
UnsolvedThe prize. The plunder of Delhi
Where. Khorasan, near Mashhad, Iran
Status. Unsolved
Where. Khorasan, near Mashhad, Iran
Status. Unsolved
The account
Nadir Shah sacked Delhi and carried off the Peacock Throne and a mountain of jewels. After his murder in 1747, much of the hoard simply vanished.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Khorasan, near Mashhad, Iran.
- What you are chasing is The plunder of Delhi. Work the documented record of Nadir Shah's Lost Loot back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Khorasan, near Mashhad, Iran and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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