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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... elephants. Babur's artillery, though, was considerable and included Turkish gunners, who were considered the best in all Asia, especially after the Ottomans had defeated the formidable Shah Ismail Safavi at the battle of Chaldiran in ...
... elephants. Babur's artillery, though, was considerable and included Turkish gunners, who were considered the best in all Asia, especially after the Ottomans had defeated the formidable Shah Ismail Safavi at the battle of Chaldiran in ...
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... elephants. Although this army belonged to the Rajput confederation, it included several Afghan chieftains whom Babur had been unable to win over. The decisive battle took place at Khanua, 16 kilometres from Sikri, where Akbar was later ...
... elephants. Although this army belonged to the Rajput confederation, it included several Afghan chieftains whom Babur had been unable to win over. The decisive battle took place at Khanua, 16 kilometres from Sikri, where Akbar was later ...
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