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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... feared that Humayun would settle there for good. In the early autumn of 1540, it was learnt that Sher Shah and his army had crossed the Beas, one of the five tributaries of the Indus, and were likely to appear at any moment. It was ...
... feared that Humayun would settle there for good. In the early autumn of 1540, it was learnt that Sher Shah and his army had crossed the Beas, one of the five tributaries of the Indus, and were likely to appear at any moment. It was ...
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... feared that the Shah would not have forgotten his father's misunderstanding with Babur, who had clashed with Shah Ismail's lieutenant during a campaign against Samarkand. 'Have no fear, Sire,' assured Bairam Beg. 'The presence of Your ...
... feared that the Shah would not have forgotten his father's misunderstanding with Babur, who had clashed with Shah Ismail's lieutenant during a campaign against Samarkand. 'Have no fear, Sire,' assured Bairam Beg. 'The presence of Your ...
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... feared the consequence of such an act. Nevertheless, in a bid to intimidate Bairam Beg and to appease his own anger, he had twelve wretched men accused of heresy dragged across the room and ordered that their throats be slit without ...
... feared the consequence of such an act. Nevertheless, in a bid to intimidate Bairam Beg and to appease his own anger, he had twelve wretched men accused of heresy dragged across the room and ordered that their throats be slit without ...
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