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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... court of the Emperor Aurangzeb in 1665. Much still remains unknown. We can speak of the Koh-i-noor's history with certainty only after it became known by that name in 1739, though there is no doubt that its origins go back much further ...
... court of the Emperor Aurangzeb in 1665. Much still remains unknown. We can speak of the Koh-i-noor's history with certainty only after it became known by that name in 1739, though there is no doubt that its origins go back much further ...
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... court with the tribute of his province. Dilawar managed to escape and warned his father that if he did not take immediate action, he would be lost. Without a moment's delay, Daulat Khan asked Babur, the King of Kabul, for help. Babur ...
... court with the tribute of his province. Dilawar managed to escape and warned his father that if he did not take immediate action, he would be lost. Without a moment's delay, Daulat Khan asked Babur, the King of Kabul, for help. Babur ...
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... court of the Shah of Persia, claims that the diamond belonged not to Bikramajit but to Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi himself, who must have seized it when he conquered Gwalior. According to Khor Shah, Ibrahim's mother handed it over to Humayun ...
... court of the Shah of Persia, claims that the diamond belonged not to Bikramajit but to Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi himself, who must have seized it when he conquered Gwalior. According to Khor Shah, Ibrahim's mother handed it over to Humayun ...
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... court of Shah Hussain Arghun, the King of Sind, or in the territory of Rao Maldeo, the ruler of Jodhpur. Fearing Sher Shah's wrath, both men deluded Humayun for some time with vague promises of help. Rao Maldeo meanwhile tried by ruse ...
... court of Shah Hussain Arghun, the King of Sind, or in the territory of Rao Maldeo, the ruler of Jodhpur. Fearing Sher Shah's wrath, both men deluded Humayun for some time with vague promises of help. Rao Maldeo meanwhile tried by ruse ...
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... court came to announce that the Shah wanted to speak with one of the Emperor's ambassadors before receiving him in person. Humayun immediately set up camp and entrusted Bairam Beg with this mission. The Shah received the officer in one ...
... court came to announce that the Shah wanted to speak with one of the Emperor's ambassadors before receiving him in person. Humayun immediately set up camp and entrusted Bairam Beg with this mission. The Shah received the officer in one ...
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