The Koh-i-noor DiamondRoli Books Private Limited, 01/06/2013 - 212 من الصفحات A courtesan had told Nadir Shah that the priceless diamond hidden in Mohammed Shah's turban. Citing an ancient tradition, the victor demanded an exchange of headgear. At last the diamond was his. Or was it? Hastily he undud the folds... Wonderstruck at the gem's size, brilliance and beauty, he exclaimed, 'Koh-i-noor'! 1739: the gem now had a name. One fabulous diamond whose value could feed the entire world for two-and-a-half days. Four race: Indian, Afghan, Persian and English, whose destinies were inextrcably involved with this gem. A Persian oilman's son who went on to virtually rule Golconda and its vast diamond mines. A Mughal prince, hated by history, who was sinned against as much as sinning. Only an Indian or Persian couild tell this great story with all its nuances. |
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... five or six mantelets to protect the matchlock men and the infantry men, while spaces were provided at intervals 'of an arrow's flight' to allow the movement of a 100-150 horsemen. It was the first time Babur was leading such a large ...
... five or six mantelets to protect the matchlock men and the infantry men, while spaces were provided at intervals 'of an arrow's flight' to allow the movement of a 100-150 horsemen. It was the first time Babur was leading such a large ...
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... five long months Humayun, Kamran, Askari and Hindal, assembled in Lahore, discussed in vain ways and means of saving what remained of the Timurid empire. Every time a plan was suggested, it was rejected by Kamran under some pretext or ...
... five long months Humayun, Kamran, Askari and Hindal, assembled in Lahore, discussed in vain ways and means of saving what remained of the Timurid empire. Every time a plan was suggested, it was rejected by Kamran under some pretext or ...
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... five Deccan kingdoms? The others were Bidar, Berar, Bijapur and Golconda, which had come into being after the disintegration of the great Bahmani Kingdom (1347-1518). It is hard to believe that a skinflint like Tahmasp would easily hand ...
... five Deccan kingdoms? The others were Bidar, Berar, Bijapur and Golconda, which had come into being after the disintegration of the great Bahmani Kingdom (1347-1518). It is hard to believe that a skinflint like Tahmasp would easily hand ...
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