Crown of Bahadur Shah II

The Crown of the Bahadur Shah II is the head dress of last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah II (r. 1837 – 1857).

It was created in the second quarter 19th century, most probably in Delhi or the surrounding areas by goldsmiths and jewellers.

It is strictly speaking not a crown, but an article of head dress.

The materials used are gold, turquoises, rubies, diamonds, pearls, emeralds, feathers and velvet.

[citation needed] It is part of the Royal Collection with the inventory number RCIN 67236.