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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... received it as a reward for services rendered to Ala-ud-din Khilji. The latter, after treacherously assassinating his uncle, the ruling Sultan of Delhi, and usurping his throne, had launched upon a series of conquests. These led him to ...
... received it as a reward for services rendered to Ala-ud-din Khilji. The latter, after treacherously assassinating his uncle, the ruling Sultan of Delhi, and usurping his throne, had launched upon a series of conquests. These led him to ...
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... received a shahrukhi (gold coin).' As a reward for his courage at the Battle of Panipat his valour had wiped out the shame of being late for his appointment at the Garden of Fidelity – Humayun received seventy lakh rupees and 'a house ...
... received a shahrukhi (gold coin).' As a reward for his courage at the Battle of Panipat his valour had wiped out the shame of being late for his appointment at the Garden of Fidelity – Humayun received seventy lakh rupees and 'a house ...
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... received the fief of the district of Sambhal to the east of Delhi, on the left bank of the Ganga, with an annual income estimated at around one crore, thirty-eight lakh rupees (thirteen million, eight hundred thousand). Even he could ...
... received the fief of the district of Sambhal to the east of Delhi, on the left bank of the Ganga, with an annual income estimated at around one crore, thirty-eight lakh rupees (thirteen million, eight hundred thousand). Even he could ...
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... received timely support from his brothers and in particular from the twelve thousand men of the Kabul contingent commanded by Kamran. This precious help having been denied him, he had to face two crushing defeats, first at Chausa in ...
... received timely support from his brothers and in particular from the twelve thousand men of the Kabul contingent commanded by Kamran. This precious help having been denied him, he had to face two crushing defeats, first at Chausa in ...
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... Received by the Mughal, the merchant pretended to sympathise with his financial problems and offered to buy Babur's diamond at any price. Humayun, suspecting the merchant to be one of Maldeo's courtiers, eyed him scornfully and replied ...
... Received by the Mughal, the merchant pretended to sympathise with his financial problems and offered to buy Babur's diamond at any price. Humayun, suspecting the merchant to be one of Maldeo's courtiers, eyed him scornfully and replied ...
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