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The Koh-i-Noor (Persian for 'Mountain of Light'; / ˌ k oʊ ɪ ˈ n ʊər / KOH-in-OOR), [b] [4] [5] also spelt Koh-e-Noor, Kohinoor and Koh-i-Nur, is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing 105.6 carats (21.12 g). [a] It is part of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. The diamond is currently set in the Crown of Queen ...
Aug 30, 2017 · The gem, which would come to be known as the Koh-i-Noor Diamond, wove its way through Indian court intrigues before eventually ending up in the British Crown Jewels by the mid-1800s.
Sep 17, 2024 · Koh-i-noor, one of the world’s most famous diamonds, known for its size (105.6 carats) and the controversy concerning its ownership. Part of the British crown jewels since 1849, the Koh-i-noor is claimed by several countries, including India, which has demanded its return.
May 6, 2021 · The Koh-i-Noor diamond (also Koh-i-Nur or Kūh-e Nūr) is one of the largest and most famous cut diamonds in the world. It was most likely found in southern India between 1100 and 1300. The name of the stone is Persian meaning ‘Mountain of Light’ and refers to its astounding size - originally 186 carats (today 105.6).
A Golconda classified diamond, whose origins are lost in the midst of time, Kohinoor today occupies the pride of place on the British crown, tucked away in the Tower of London. This prized diamond in her long history has travelled all over the world and been possessed by many rulers.
Dec 9, 2016 · The Koh-i-Noor is one of the world's most controversial diamonds. It has been the subject of conquest and intrigue for centuries, passing through the hands of Mughal princes, Iranian...
The Koh-i-Noor is a 106-carat diamond that was once the world’s largest. Previously, it belonged to various rulers in India; today, it lies in the hands of the British royal family and is part of the Crown Jewels.
