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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... taken over Hissar Chadman, an advanced fortress on the road linking Badakshan to Transoxiana: a success which opened the prospect of a rapid recovery of the throne of Samarkand. But he still needed the support of Persian auxiliary ...
... taken over Hissar Chadman, an advanced fortress on the road linking Badakshan to Transoxiana: a success which opened the prospect of a rapid recovery of the throne of Samarkand. But he still needed the support of Persian auxiliary ...
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Iradj Amini. family of the fallen Sultan. Some claim that they had taken refuge there after the Mughal invasion of India. Others assert that Ibrahim had entrusted his treasure to the Raja. Be that as it may, after the Battle of Panipat ...
Iradj Amini. family of the fallen Sultan. Some claim that they had taken refuge there after the Mughal invasion of India. Others assert that Ibrahim had entrusted his treasure to the Raja. Be that as it may, after the Battle of Panipat ...
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... taken at such risk of life? Was it for us to remain in Kabul, the sport of harsh poverty? Henceforth, let no well-wisher of mine speak of such things! But let not those turn back from going who, weak in strong persistence, have set ...
... taken at such risk of life? Was it for us to remain in Kabul, the sport of harsh poverty? Henceforth, let no well-wisher of mine speak of such things! But let not those turn back from going who, weak in strong persistence, have set ...
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... taken to Agra by boat. It was a sad sight to see the ailing prince arrive in the capital. When the boat anchored, Babur went on board accompanied by his wife Maham, Humayun's mother. Their son was stretched out on a litter, his face ...
... taken to Agra by boat. It was a sad sight to see the ailing prince arrive in the capital. When the boat anchored, Babur went on board accompanied by his wife Maham, Humayun's mother. Their son was stretched out on a litter, his face ...
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... taken to Kabul and he was buried next to his favourite wife, in one of the ten gardens he had laid out. When he came to the throne, Humayun was a handsome man of average height. He had the typically slanted eyes of the Mughals, a fine ...
... taken to Kabul and he was buried next to his favourite wife, in one of the ten gardens he had laid out. When he came to the throne, Humayun was a handsome man of average height. He had the typically slanted eyes of the Mughals, a fine ...
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