- Koh-i-Noor - Wikipedia
The Koh-i-Noor (Persian for 'Mountain of Light'; ˌ k oʊ ɪ ˈ n ʊər KOH-in-OOR), [b] [4] [5] also spelled Koh-e-Noor, Kohinoor and Koh-i-Nur, is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing 105 6 carats (21 12 g) [a] It is currently set in the Crown of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
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In their new book Koh-i-Noor: The History of the World’s Most Infamous Diamond, Anand and Dalrymple work their way through more than four centuries of Indian history to learn the truth about the
- Koh-i-noor | Diamond, Controversy, Facts | Britannica
Koh-i-noor, one of the world’s most famous diamonds, known for its size (105 6 carats) and the controversy concerning its ownership Part of the British crown jewels since 1849, the Koh-i-noor is claimed by several countries, including India, which has demanded its return
- Koh-i-Noor - World History Encyclopedia
In its long history, the stone has changed hands many times, almost always into the possession of male rulers Like many large gemstones, the Koh-i-Noor has acquired a reputation of mystery, curses, and bad luck, so much so, it is said that only a female owner will avoid its aura of ill omen
- Desired, stolen, cursed: the history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond
How did the Koh-i-Noor diamond reach Britain? A violent power struggle, a suspected poisoning, several assassinations, a civil war and two British invasions later, the company’s army finally defeated the khalsa (the body of devout Sikhs) at the bloody battle of Chillianwala, on 13 January 1849
- Koh-i-Noor: The History of the Worlds Most Infamous Diamond
Koh-i-Noor: The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond is a 2017 book on the Koh-i-Noor diamond written by William Dalrymple and Anita Anand [1] The gem is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing 105 6 carats (21 12 g), and part of the British Crown Jewels
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- The Fascinating Story of The Kohinoor (Koh-i-Noor) Diamond - Art Of Living
Of all the diamonds in the world, the story of the Kohinoor diamond is by far the most famous A Golconda classified diamond, whose origins are lost in the midst of time, Kohinoor today occupies the pride of place on the British crown, tucked away in the Tower of London
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