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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... Shah – thence transferred to the Kings of Kabul and extorted from Shah Shuja by the Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Koh-i-noor may be regarded as a historical symbol of conquest in India, and the Governor General rejoices that it has found ...
... Shah – thence transferred to the Kings of Kabul and extorted from Shah Shuja by the Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Koh-i-noor may be regarded as a historical symbol of conquest in India, and the Governor General rejoices that it has found ...
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... Shah Jahan. Was it the same as the Samantik Mani, the diamond that adorned the bracelet of Karna and Arjuna, legendary heroes of the Mahabharata? Or was it 'Babur's diamond', as most historians and mineralogists seem to think? It might ...
... Shah Jahan. Was it the same as the Samantik Mani, the diamond that adorned the bracelet of Karna and Arjuna, legendary heroes of the Mahabharata? Or was it 'Babur's diamond', as most historians and mineralogists seem to think? It might ...
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... Shah, whom he described as a 'fat, old midget' who had run out of energy and courage and was glad enough to flee to Khorasan after handing over his army to Babur. Babur, who had once contemplated seeking refuge himself in Herat, now ...
... Shah, whom he described as a 'fat, old midget' who had run out of energy and courage and was glad enough to flee to Khorasan after handing over his army to Babur. Babur, who had once contemplated seeking refuge himself in Herat, now ...
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... Shah Ismail I, the founder of the Persian Safavid dynasty. Although of Turkish origin, this dynasty was to preside ... Shah's protests, a showdown between the two leaders became inevitable. It took place on 2 December 1510, near Merv ...
... Shah Ismail I, the founder of the Persian Safavid dynasty. Although of Turkish origin, this dynasty was to preside ... Shah's protests, a showdown between the two leaders became inevitable. It took place on 2 December 1510, near Merv ...
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