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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... magnificent banquet to which all the courtiers brought gold and silver coins, according to tradition. The child's mother – whom Babur had married in Herat in 1506 – was to remain his favourite wife. Curiously enough, neither he nor ...
... magnificent banquet to which all the courtiers brought gold and silver coins, according to tradition. The child's mother – whom Babur had married in Herat in 1506 – was to remain his favourite wife. Curiously enough, neither he nor ...
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... magnificent residence built for her in the citadel, at the foot of his palace. This favouritism excited the jealousy of his other wives who had been relegated to the basement of Man Mandir, the king's palace in Gwalior Fort. Soon ...
... magnificent residence built for her in the citadel, at the foot of his palace. This favouritism excited the jealousy of his other wives who had been relegated to the basement of Man Mandir, the king's palace in Gwalior Fort. Soon ...
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... and musicians and dancing-girls were to be in constant attendance to fill his moments of leisure. The Shah had also sent him magnificent presents: 'a dagger with an amber handle in a sheath inlaid with precious stones, which had.
... and musicians and dancing-girls were to be in constant attendance to fill his moments of leisure. The Shah had also sent him magnificent presents: 'a dagger with an amber handle in a sheath inlaid with precious stones, which had.
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... magnificent gems; 400 measures of satin and velvet from Europe and Yezd, with which to make garments for himself and his companions; golden brocade; goat's fur blankets with satin lining; fine silk carpets and twelve crimson, green and ...
... magnificent gems; 400 measures of satin and velvet from Europe and Yezd, with which to make garments for himself and his companions; golden brocade; goat's fur blankets with satin lining; fine silk carpets and twelve crimson, green and ...
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... immediately bathed, dressed, mounted a magnificent white steed – a present from Prince Bahram Mirza, the Shah's brother – and rode towards Tahmasp's envoys, followed by an escort. When they got to an 'arrow's throw' from Humayun, the.
... immediately bathed, dressed, mounted a magnificent white steed – a present from Prince Bahram Mirza, the Shah's brother – and rode towards Tahmasp's envoys, followed by an escort. When they got to an 'arrow's throw' from Humayun, the.
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